TITLE: In memory of Bettye J. Glover of Cedar Park.

SUMMARY: In memory of Bettye J. Glover of Cedar Park.

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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life dedicated to serving others drew to a close with the passing of Bettye J. Glover of Cedar Park on July 3, 2017, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, The former Bettye Jarrell was born in Wink on February 18, 1937, to Jerry and Carolyn Jarrell; in 1955, she graduated as valedictorian of Winters High School, and that same year, she wed William Sanders Glover Jr.; the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 13 years, until Mr. Glover's death in 1968; and WHEREAS, After her husband's passing, Mrs. Glover moved to Austin and earned her real estate agent's and broker's licenses, and she went on to run Band GProperties with her longtime friend, Ginny Bronson; above all else, she devoted herself to raising her four children, Sandra, Angela, Jerry, and Curt; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Glover was a loving and supportive parent, but she also knew how to keep her charges in line; on weekends, she asked the children only once to do their chores, and if that didn't work, she played Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at top volume, rousing them to their labors with the band's breezy Latin hits cranked up to 11; she encouraged and often participated in their pastimes and pursuits, from riding motorcycles and "mudding" to various entrepreneurial endeavors, and she was always ready to lend a hand with her grandchildren and her great-grandson, picking them up from school, attending their activities, and helping them with their homework; and WHEREAS, A talented cook, Mrs. Glover maintained a vast collection of cookbooks and spent many happy hours baking and preparing meals for friends and loved ones; she took great delight in nurturing her six beloved cats and feeding other animals in need of a meal; her hobbies included gardening, reading mystery novels, and collecting antiques, and she was the acknowledged queen of the flea markets, maintaining a booth at the City-Wide Garage Sale in Austin and at Wimberley Market Days; an avid fan of the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys, she also loved the movies, and throughout her life she remained steadfast in her conviction that Sean Connery was the only real James Bond; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Glover was a member by proxy of the Texas legislative community; her son Curt has worked for the Texas Legislative Council for more than 32 years, and her son Jerry worked for the council for 20 years until his retirement; following in the family tradition, her grandson Joe has worked for the council for four years; and WHEREAS, A loving mother and grandmother and a true and loyal friend, Bettye Glover did everything she could for those she loved and never asked for credit, earning their lasting respect and admiration for her warmth, humility, and strength of character; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bettye J. Glover and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her sister, Gwendelyn Bridge; to her children, Sandra Glover Byler, Angela Gay Smith, Jerry Alan Glover and his wife, Leony, and William Curt Glover and his wife, Linda; to her grandchildren, Dustin and Valerie Smith, Cameron Smith, Logan and Carly Campbell, Alaine Tremain, Lynell Glover, and Joe and Jacob Glover; to her great-grandson, Aiden Tremain; 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 Bettye Glover. Dale Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 166 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House