HR15 - In memory of Peggy Jean Newman of Laredo.

      H.R. No. 15       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Residents of Laredo lost an admired philanthropist   with the passing of Peggy Jean Newman on April 19, 2024, at the age   of 92; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of William and Beulah Beheler, the   former Peggy Beheler was born on August 6, 1931; she married the   love of her life, Bernard "B. P." Newman, and they were blessed with   four children, Joel, David, Mark, and Nancy; through the years, her   treasured family grew to include 11 grandchildren and 21   great-grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Newman invested in real estate through various   entities, and she served B. P. Newman Investment Company as a member   of the board and as president; in 1997, she became the first woman   to serve on the board of the International Bank of Commerce, and she   continued in that position for two decades; and          WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Mrs. Newman   served on the boards of many nonprofit organizations, including the   United Way of Laredo; she donated land to the group and was actively   involved in the effort to build a home for its operations; she also   gave generously of her time and talents to such organizations as the   Salvation Army, Casa de Misericordia, Habitat for Humanity, the   Laredo Food Bank, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation; in 2020, she was   recognized by Catholic Charities for her years of selfless work to   advance its mission; moreover, she and her husband were champions   of higher education, playing important roles in the development of   Texas A&M International University, holding membership in the TAMIU   Heritage Society, and establishing two endowed scholarships at the   university; she was also a supporter of the Alzheimer's   Association, and she was instrumental in the success of the Laredo   Walk to End Alzheimer's; and          WHEREAS, A valued member of the First Baptist Church,   Mrs. Newman was guided in all her endeavors by her strong faith;   above all, she was devoted to her family and cherished the time she   spent with her loved ones; she was preceded in death by her husband   and two sons, Joel and David; and          WHEREAS, The life of Peggy Newman stands as an inspiring   example of civic engagement, and those she left behind will forever   cherish their memories of her warmth, grace, and kindness; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Peggy Jean Newman   and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her   children, Mark Newman and his wife, Darla, and Nancy De Anda and her   husband, Javier; to her daughter-in-law, Ana Laura Newman; to her   11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; and to her other   relatives and many friends; 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 Peggy Jean   Newman.     Raymond     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 15 was unanimously adopted by a rising   vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House