88R8604 CW-D
 
  By: Hughes S.R. No. 14
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
  those saddened by the passing of Mollie Jeanette Upton of Longview
  on August 25, 2022, at the age of 66; and
         WHEREAS, The former Mollie Smith was born to Euel and Marlena
  Smith in Bronte on June 4, 1956, and she grew up with the
  companionship of seven siblings, Barbara, James, Mike, Patricia,
  Gary, Richard, and Steve; she moved with her family to White Oak,
  where she later graduated from White Oak High School, and she went
  on to earn an associate's degree from Kilgore College; and
         WHEREAS, On November 19, 1976, she married Paul Upton, with
  whom she shared a fulfilling union that spanned more than 45 years;
  she took great pride in her three children, Dustin, Dexter, and
  Dakota, and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing
  her family grow to include her two grandchildren, Luke and Chase;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Upton enjoyed a rewarding career as a letter
  carrier for the United States Postal Service for more than 25 years,
  and she made many lasting friendships with her colleagues and
  customers; in her leisure hours, she loved playing games, camping
  with her family, and cheering for her children as they played
  various sports; a woman of deep faith, she was a valued congregant
  of White Oak United Methodist Church; and
         WHEREAS, Although her loss is difficult to bear, Mollie Upton
  leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
  richer for having known her, and they will forever hold her close in
  their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mollie Jeanette Upton and extend
  sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Mollie Upton.