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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 Jean Louise Swanson Pfaff of Mineola on March 8, 2025, at |
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the age of 92; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Superior, Wisconsin, on March 13, 1932, the |
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former Jean Swanson was raised by her grandparents; she was a proud |
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graduate of Superior High School; and |
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WHEREAS, She exchanged vows with Kenneth Lyndon Pfaff, and |
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the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 55 years before |
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his passing in 2009; they became the proud parents of 4 children, |
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Cathy, John, Rob, and Todd, and through the years, she had the |
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pleasure of seeing her family grow to include 9 grandchildren and 12 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, After moving to Texas, Mrs. Pfaff devoted her time |
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to being a homemaker and to operating the myriad family businesses |
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that she established with her husband, including enterprises in |
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orthopedic sales, property development, and meat processing; |
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always ready to lend a helping hand, she assisted cancer patients |
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with transportation to their appointments, volunteered at various |
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schools, and regularly welcomed those in need into her home; a woman |
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of faith, she gave generously of her time as a Sunday school teacher |
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and in other capacities at a number of churches in Dallas and East |
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Texas; in her leisure time, she enjoyed traveling; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Jean Pfaff will be deeply missed, those who |
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held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she |
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brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 1st |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jean Louise |
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Swanson Pfaff and extend sincere condolences to her relatives and |
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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 Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Jean Pfaff. |