88(3) SR 17 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
	In Memory
	of
	Lou Wagner
	WHEREAS, Lou Hooks Wagner, an admired educator and a valued
	member of the Mineola community, passed away on
	September  13,  2022, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Kathleen Russell Hooks and Robert
	Thomas Hooks Jr., the former Lou Hooks was born in Dallas on
	October 6, 1938; after graduating from Baylor University, she
	went on to complete a master's degree at East Texas State
	University; she married Kenneth Wagner and they became the proud
	parents of two children, Robert and Robin; through the years, her
	treasured family grew to include four grandchildren, Lacy,
	Molly, Mitchell, and Lane, as well as three great-grandchildren,
	Declan, Rowan, and Quinn; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs.  Wagner was employed for many years by her
	alma mater, Mineola High School; a caring mentor and role model,
	she taught distributive education and served as the chief
	financial officer for the Mineola Independent School District
	before her retirement in 1996; she was recognized as Teacher of
	the Year and as Outstanding Alumnus, among other honors; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of Mineola,
	Mrs.  Wagner served as a member of the city council; during her
	noteworthy tenure on the board of the philanthropic Meredith
	Foundation, she served as secretary-treasurer and became its first
	female chair; she was an enthusiastic supporter of the business
	community, historic preservation, tourism, and the arts; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs.  Wagner was a member of First Baptist Church
	in Mineola and of the CU chapter of P.E.O.; in her free time, she
	enjoyed bowling and playing golf, tennis, and bridge; and
	WHEREAS, Although Lou Wagner is deeply missed by her family
	and friends, her contributions to her community remain a lasting
	source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know
	her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
	of Lou Hooks Wagner 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 Lou Hooks Wagner.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 12, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate