89R31323 KRT-D
 
  By: Toth H.R. No. 1265
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Residents of The Woodlands lost an admired community
  leader with the passing of Patsy Ruth Spackey on November 9, 2024,
  at the age of 82; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on April 13, 1942, the former Pat
  Ellen was the daughter of Rosa and Fred Ellen; she met her future
  husband, Ted, during her senior year at Douglas MacArthur High
  School in San Antonio, and the pair exchanged wedding vows in 1961;
  they shared a rewarding union that spanned 63 years, during which
  time they lovingly raised three children, Sheryl, Christy, and
  Steven Ted, and welcomed nine grandchildren and three
  great-grandchildren into their family; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Spackey and their children resided in
  several cities before settling in Dallas; the couple were valued
  congregants of Prestonwood Baptist Church, where Mrs. Spackey
  served as a receptionist, ministry volunteer, and photographer; she
  later parlayed her skills into a career as a wedding photographer;
  after she and her husband relocated to The Woodlands, they joined
  The Church at Alden Bridge, and she benefited her congregation as a
  photographer and head of the welcome committee; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Spackey held a special affinity for her adopted
  home of Montgomery County, the birthplace of the Texas flag, owing
  to her heritage as a descendant of the flag's designer, Charles B.
  Stewart; an avid historian, she was a member of the Montgomery
  Historical Society and other groups, and she also generously served
  in several leadership roles for the Heritage Trails Chapter of the
  National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the
  Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the United States Daughters of
  1812, and other societies; moreover, she took great pride in being a
  member of the Descendants of the Signers of the Texas Declaration of
  Independence and served on the group's organizing committee; and
         WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Spackey was actively involved in
  Montgomery County Republican Women and The Woodlands Republican
  Women; she was honored with numerous accolades for her volunteer
  efforts, including the Tribute to Women Award from the Texas
  Federation of Republican Women in 2018; and
         WHEREAS, The passing of Mrs. Spackey is being mourned by
  individuals throughout the state, and her legacy was honored by
  Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott with a heartfelt
  letter of condolences; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for her devotion to her family, her faith,
  and her community, Pat Spackey enriched the lives of all who were
  fortunate enough to know her, and they will forever hold her close
  in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Patsy Ruth Spackey
  and extend deepest sympathy to all those 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 House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pat
  Spackey.