HR696 - In memory of Mary Jane "MJ" Hamilton of Allen.

      H.R. No. 696       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 Mary Jane Hamilton of Allen on April 26,   2024, at the age of 79; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of Pat and Lucy Hamilton, MJ Hamilton   was born in Denton on October 24, 1944, and she grew up with the   companionship of a younger brother, Jim; after graduating from   Denton Senior High School in 1962, she earned a bachelor's degree   from Texas Christian University and a master's degree in education   from the University of North Texas; she then went on to obtain   administration certificates and to become a licensed professional   counselor; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of a 30-year tenure with the   Arlington Independent School District, Ms. Hamilton was an   elementary school teacher, counselor, associate psychologist, and   staff development coordinator, and she also worked with special   education students; and          WHEREAS, Active in the Texas Retired Teachers Association,   Ms. Hamilton served on various committees and in numerous   leadership roles at the local, district, and state levels; she   ultimately joined the TRTA staff, planning state conventions and   events; in recognition of her efforts, she was posthumously honored   with the E. L. Galyean Award by TRTA in 2025; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Hamilton further benefited her community as a   board member of the Allen Heritage Guild, All Community Outreach,   and the Allen Public Library, and she held leadership positions   with such organizations as the Allen chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma   Society International and the Scarlet O'Hatters of Allen chapter of   the Red Hat Society; and          WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Ms. Hamilton enjoyed   traveling, reading, and attending musicals, both in Dallas and in   New York City; a woman of devout faith, she grew up and was baptized   in the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Denton, and she most   recently attended Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco; and          WHEREAS, MJ Hamilton lived a caring and purposeful life, and   she will forever be remembered with admiration and affection by all   who held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Jane Hamilton   and extend sincere condolences to her many 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 House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of   MJ Hamilton.     Leach     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 696 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House