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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 Linda Joyce Cox on July 21, 2025, at the age of 74; and |
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WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Tilt," the former Linda |
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Murphree was born to Dale Allen and Jimmy L. Murphree in Jonesboro, |
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Arkansas, on November 9, 1950, and she grew up with the |
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companionship of two siblings, Nancy and Jim; and |
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WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, she benefited from the love |
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and support of her husband, Lucky, and she took great pride in her |
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children, Nick, Dawnn, and Dillon; over the years, she had the |
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pleasure of welcoming into her family six grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A passionate community advocate, Mrs. Cox made a |
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meaningful difference in the lives of countless children, families, |
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and other individuals in need through her contributions to Tilt's |
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Toy Run, Wishing on the Lone Star, and the Special Needs Prom; she |
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also organized a number of other local events, and she helped |
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collect and distribute donations for people experiencing |
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homelessness; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Cox enjoyed traveling the open road on her |
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Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and she shared lifelong bonds with a |
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close-knit community of bikers; in addition, she operated a booth |
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at the Texas State Fair; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for her creativity, kindness, and |
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generosity, Linda Cox brightened the world for all who knew her, and |
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she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Linda Joyce Cox and extend sincere condolences to the members of her |
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family: to her husband, Lucky Cox; to her children, Nick and his |
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partner, Kim, Dawnn, and Dillon; to her sister, Nancy; to her |
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nieces, Jennifer, Michelle, Rachael, and Heather; to her |
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grandchildren, Haygen, Leeland, Whitten, Aubriella, Leo, and |
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Joann; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it |
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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 Linda Cox. |