SR680 - In memory of Mary Pollard Heines of Tyler.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 680       In Memory   of   Mary Heines            WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the   passing of Mary Pollard Heines of Tyler on February 12, 2025, at   the age of 92; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of State Senator Tomas G. Pollard Sr.   and Edna Martin Pollard, the former Mary Pollard was born in   Tyler on March 2, 1932, and she grew up on her family's farm with   the companionship of two brothers, Tomas and Jack; she graduated   as valedictorian of Tyler High School in 1949, and she went on to   attend Stephens College; in 1953, she received a degree in radio,   television, and film from The University of Texas at Austin,   where she joined the Chi Omega Sorority; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Heines enjoyed a rewarding career in   commercial real estate that spanned more than 25 years, and she   served as a property manager, leasing agent, and asset manager   for Pollard Heines Buildings; active in her community, she was   involved in the Philanthropic Educational Organization; she was   also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the   Daughters of the Republic of Texas; during her leisure hours, she   found pleasure in gardening, traveling, and playing bridge; and          WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Ms. Heines took   great pride in her sons, Blair, Martin, and Clinton, and with the   passing years, her family grew to include numerous grandchildren   and a great-grandson; and          WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, the passage of   time will never diminish the joy and love that Mary Heines   brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Pollard   Heines and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family: to her   brother, Jack W. Pollard, and his wife, Janelle; to her sons,   Blair Heines and his wife, Dina, Martin Heines and his wife,   Michelle, and Clinton Heines; to her grandchildren and   great-grandson; 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 Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Mary Heines.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate