TITLE: In memory of Linda Sue Brooks of Axtell.

SUMMARY: In memory of Linda Sue Brooks of Axtell.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Linda Sue Brooks of Axtell, who passed away on May 9, 2011, at the age of 60; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Louis and Dorthy Johnson, the former Linda Sue Johnson was a Chicago native who grew up in Tulsa; she earned a degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls and attended McLennan Community College in Waco; and WHEREAS, Ms. Brooks was employed most recently as a part-time sales associate at Walmart and treasured the many friendships she made among coworkers and customers alike; she developed still another circle of friends through her love of bowling; a participant in two leagues, she was uncharacteristically competitive whenever she stepped to the line; in addition, she found great pleasure in artistic pursuits and expressed her creative flair through such avenues as scrapbooking, oil painting, and jewelry making; and WHEREAS, Deeply spiritual and compassionate, Ms. Brooks was quick to offer assistance to anyone in need; she previously volunteered with Fuzzy Friends Rescue, from which she adopted her beloved dog, Kady; and WHEREAS, Linda Brooks and her husband, Ted, shared a rewarding marriage of 27 years and enjoyed many happy times with their family, which has grown to include four children, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; in their leisure time, the couple took a number of cruises and traveled extensively; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Linda Brooks will remember the way she touched their lives with her laughter and her kindness, and she will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Linda Sue Brooks and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Ted Brooks; to her sons, Billy Ray Strickland and his wife, Sundee, and Larry Hulvey and his wife, Alayna; to her daughters, Sheila Tidrick and her husband, Beau, and Tammy Dunn and her husband, Stan; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Linda Brooks. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2680 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House