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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Gloria Neumann Poole on February 20, 2023, at the age of |
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85; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of G. F. and Lillie Neumann, the former |
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Gloria Neumann was born in Marlin on December 27, 1937, and she grew |
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up with the companionship of three siblings, James, Glenn, and |
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Gladys; she graduated from Texas Christian University in 1960; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Poole shared a rewarding marriage with her |
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husband, Donald, until his passing, and she took great pride in |
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their sons, Donald and Bradley; over the years, she had the pleasure |
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of welcoming into her family four beloved grandchildren, Taylor, |
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Carsyn, Kinsley, and Hudson; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, Mrs. Poole specialized in |
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Reading Recovery, a program that provides supplemental instruction |
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to young children who are learning to read and write; she was also |
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sustained by her strong faith, and she was an active member of her |
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church, where she contributed to Sunday school and Bible study |
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groups; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed reading, spending time |
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with friends, and cheering on her grandchildren at sports games; |
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she further distinguished herself as a social director at tailgate |
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events; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for her kindness, wisdom, and generous |
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nature, Gloria Poole brightened the world for all who knew her, and |
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they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gloria Neumann |
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Poole and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to |
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her sons, Donald Wesley Poole and his wife, Wendy, and Bradley |
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Wilson Poole and his wife, Rhonda; to her grandchildren, Taylor and |
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her husband, Tyler, Carsyn, Kinsley, and Hudson; to her sister, |
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Gladys Steinmann, and her husband, Bob; and to her other relatives |
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and many friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gloria |
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Poole. |
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Harris of Williamson |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1326 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 12, 2023. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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