Senate Resolution No. 680 honors the memory of Mary Pollard Heines, who passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Tyler, Texas, on March 2, 1932, she was the daughter of State Senator Tomas G. Pollard Sr. and Edna Martin Pollard. Mary was a valedictorian of Tyler High School and later graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in radio, television, and film. She had a successful career in commercial real estate for over 25 years and was actively involved in her community through various organizations, including the Philanthropic Educational Organization and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The resolution expresses deep sympathy to her family, including her brother Jack W. Pollard, her sons Blair, Martin, and Clinton, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandson. It acknowledges the joy and love that Mary Heines brought to the lives of those who knew her and concludes with a request for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for her family. The Texas Senate adopted this resolution on June 1, 2025, as a tribute to her memory.