88R7141 EME-D
 
  By: Springer S.R. No. 48
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Sharon Lillian McCormack of Prosper on June 20, 2022, at
  the age of 80; and
         WHEREAS, The former Sharon Bennett was born to Archie and
  Lillian Bennett in Santa Monica, California, on January 21, 1942,
  and she grew up on a farm in Vernon Center, Minnesota, with the
  companionship of a brother, Larry; in 1963, she was joined in
  matrimony to Clark McCormack, with whom she shared a fulfilling
  union that spanned 58 years; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. McCormack earned a degree in home economics
  from Mankato State University, and she went on to work as a teacher
  in Madelia, Minnesota; she later moved with her husband to
  Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio before settling in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, This beloved woman was the proud mother of three
  children, Mitchell, Jill, and Kevin, and with the passing years,
  she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include four
  grandchildren, Mitch, Dylan, Bailey, and Nico; and
         WHEREAS, Engaged in her community, Mrs. McCormack was a
  passionate supporter of the Republican Party, and she held various
  positions in the organization, including election judge and
  precinct chair; she was active in the party at the local, state, and
  national levels, and she had the honor of attending two
  presidential inaugurations; a woman of faith, she was a valued
  congregant of First United Methodist Church in Gainesville; and
         WHEREAS, Although Sharon McCormack is greatly missed,
  memories of her grace, her joyous zest for life, and her deep
  devotion to her family remain to comfort and inspire those she
  leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Sharon Lillian McCormack 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 Sharon McCormack.