HR579 - In memory of Vertis O'Neal Storey of Kaufman.

      H.R. No. 579       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of Vertis O'Neal Storey of Kaufman on   January 29, 2025, at the age of 79; and          WHEREAS, The son of Harold and Mildred Storey, Vertis Storey   was born in Galveston on July 20, 1945, and he grew up in Houston   with his sister, Marilyn; he graduated from Milby High School, and   he earned an undergraduate degree in psychology at the University   of Houston in 1973; two years later, he completed graduate school at   Stephen F. Austin State University; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Storey embarked on his career as a staff   psychologist at Terrell State Hospital; he spent some four decades   at the hospital, providing exemplary care to patients and serving   as the director of quality management; he was at the forefront of   the implementation of the state hospital electronic medical record   system, and he helped develop new programming while serving as   director for the Career Village and the multiple disabilities,   transitional living, and extended care units; moreover, he was   program director for a number of other hospital treatment programs   as well as for state committees and task forces; after retiring in   2017, he joined the board of the Terrell State Hospital Volunteer   Services Council; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Storey enjoyed the love   and support of his wife of 58 years, Mary Carolyn; they raised two   children, Alison and Christopher, and welcomed two grandchildren   and two great-grandchildren into their family; Mr. Storey liked to   travel, and he and his wife supported many community and social   projects; and          WHEREAS, While the death of Vertis Storey brings great   sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long   be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Vertis O'Neal   Storey and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his   family: to his wife, Mary Carolyn Storey; to his daughter, Alison   Storey-Novak, and her husband, Mark; to his grandchildren, Vanessa   Collins and Storey White and his wife, Destinae; to his   great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Christopher Carpenter; and to his   many other relatives and friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Vertis   Storey.     Bell of Kaufman     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 579 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House