SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
	In Memory
	of
	Shirley Summers
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
	the passing of Shirley Ann Summers of Tyler on July 18, 2023, at
	the age of 88; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of John and Lavada Summers, Shirley
	Summers was born in Tyler on February 15, 1935, and she grew up
	with three sisters, Gerry, Billy Marie, and Jean; she attended
	Tyler High School and went on to graduate from Tyler Junior
	College; while employed as a lab technician at The University of
	Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, she met Charles Edward George;
	they married and became the proud parents of two children,
	Catherine and Daniel; and
	WHEREAS, After moving to Baytown, Ms. Summers became
	involved with the Service League of Baytown, and she was a member of
	Trinity Episcopal Church Baytown; she later continued her
	education, earning a bachelor of science degree from the University
	of Houston and a master of science degree from Texas Woman's
	University; passionate about the medical field, she worked as a
	registered dietician at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston and as a
	dietician consultant at Baylor Scott & White in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, In retirement, Ms. Summers returned home to
	Tyler, where she joined Marvin Methodist Church; she
	treasured time spent with her five grandchildren and six
	great-grandchildren, and she enjoyed playing bridge and
	mah-jongg; and
	WHEREAS, Although Shirley Summers is deeply missed, those
	who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness
	she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Shirley Ann Summers and extend heartfelt condolences to the
	members of her family: to her sister, Jean Pipkin; to her
	daughter, Catherine Ann George, and her husband, Thomas Gidley;
	to her son, Daniel Edward George, and his wife, Susan Parks
	George; to her grandchildren, Meghan Gill, Charles Malone,
	Benjamin George, Caroline George Norment, and Elizabeth George
	Carter; to her great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Colton Malone,
	Alexander and Logan Gill, Thomas Norment, and Clare Carter; to
	her nephews, Ric and Greg Pipkin; to her niece, Debbie Freeland;
	and to her other relatives and friends; 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 Shirley Summers.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 26, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate