TITLE: In memory of Lisa Renee Stacey Townsend of Tomball.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lisa Renee Stacey Townsend of Tomball.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of Lisa Renee Stacey Townsend of Tomball on March 18, 2023, at the age of 62; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Leon and Marilyn Newell Stacey, the former Lisa Stacey was born in Mobile, Alabama, on September 2, 1960; during her freshman year at Spring High School, she met her future husband, Derek Townsend; the couple exchanged wedding vows on August 15, 1981, and they went on to share a rewarding marriage that spanned more than four decades; she took great pride in their son, Derek, and with the passing years, their cherished family grew to include three grandchildren, Ryker, Kason, and Charlotte; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Townsend attended Lamar University, where she was a pledge trainer and president of the Delta Lambda chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority; she worked as an accountant in Beaumont and opened the Gifts from the Heart gift shop with her sister Winnie; later settling with her family in Tomball, Mrs. Townsend played an active role in the community; she ran her husband's campaign for local office and represented District 130 as a delegate at the Republican State Convention on several occasions; she was also an original member of the Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women and served the organization in several capacities, including as president; and WHEREAS, A woman of devout faith, Mrs. Townsend was a Sunday school teacher at Champion Forest Baptist Church and a longtime member of the Christian Women's Club, and she served on the board of Rosehill Christian School; she later joined First Baptist Church in Tomball and co-chaired its greeting ministry; in her leisure time, she loved to cook and entertain friends and family, and she took pleasure in traveling, especially to the beach; and WHEREAS, Lisa Townsend lived a caring and purposeful life centered around her family, her faith, and her community, and she will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lisa Renee Stacey Townsend and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Derek Townsend Sr.; to her son, Derek Townsend II, and his wife, Alex; to her father, Leon Stacey Sr.; to her siblings, Leon Stacey Jr. and Winnie Stacey; to her grandchildren, Ryker James, Kason Scott, and Charlotte Blake; and to her many 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 Lisa Townsend. Oliverson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1194 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House