HR763 - In memory of Sharon Carol "Shay" Shugert of El Paso.

      H.R. No. 763       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Sharon Carol Shugert of El Paso on November 3, 2024, at   the age of 81; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of James M. H. and Mary Alice Shugert,   "Shay" Shugert was born in Brownsville on November 10, 1942, and she   grew up with the companionship of three younger siblings, Mamie,   Ed, and Jimmy; as part of a military family, she lived in a number of   places around the world during her childhood, including Japan and   Germany, before settling in El Paso; in 1961, she graduated from   Burges High School, and she went on to earn her bachelor's and   master's degrees in education from The University of Texas at El   Paso; and          WHEREAS, A lifelong passionate educator, Ms. Shugert spent   three decades in the classroom and distinguished herself by going   the extra mile to benefit her students; during her 20-year tenure at   Hawkins Elementary School, she inspired her students by organizing   multiple field trips each year to visit outdoor areas, amusement   parks, and other destinations, often covering the cost out of her   own pocket; she became a positive influence in the lives of her   students and maintained relationships with many of them as they   grew into adulthood; in recognition of her efforts, she was named   the school's 1989-1990 teacher of the year; later in her career, she   moved into a curriculum and training management role with the El   Paso Independent School District, and after retiring, she worked   part-time as a reading interventionist for children who were   neurodivergent or who otherwise needed assistance; and          WHEREAS, Active in her community, she volunteered countless   hours with the American Cancer Society, and she served as a scout   leader with the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest; a woman of   devout faith, she was a valued member of Immanuel Baptist Church; in   her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, traveling, and going to the   movie theater; and          WHEREAS, Devoted to her loved ones above all else,   Ms. Shugert was the proud mother of four daughters, twins Terry and   Tammy, Sandy, and Jen; over the years, her cherished family grew to   include five grandchildren, Dylan, Adam, James, Alice, and Rooney;   and          WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Shay Shugert   will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth and   delightful sense of humor, and she will forever hold a treasured   place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sharon Carol   Shugert and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:   to her daughters, Sandy Titus-Hill and her husband, James, and Jen   Shugert and her partner, Jaime Nolasco; to her grandchildren,   Dylan, Adam, James, Alice, and Rooney; to her sister, Mamie Cross   Young, and her husband, Thornton; to her brother, Ed Shugert, and   his wife, Mary; to her niece, Chelsea Shugert; 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 House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shay   Shugert.     Moody     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 763 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House