TITLE: In memory of Valerie Evelyn Tumlinson of Athens.

SUMMARY: In memory of Valerie Evelyn Tumlinson of Athens.

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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close when Valerie Evelyn Tumlinson of Athens passed away on June 3, 2011, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Phyllis and Reginald Dowsing, the former Val Dowsing was born in the English town of Ipswich, East Anglia, on August 1, 1933; she met Norman Obie Tumlinson while he was serving in the United States Air Force at Woodbridge-Bentwaters, and their marriage was made even richer with the addition of three sons, James, David, and Rick; in more recent years, she welcomed four treasured grandchildren into the family; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Tumlinson retired to Athens with her husband in 1974 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen and a proud Texan; devoted to helping those in need, she served as Trinity Valley Community College activities director for the East Texas Nutrition Project, as founding director of Lakeland House Assisted Living, and as senior citizen director for the East Texas Council of Governments in Henderson, Anderson, and Van Zandt Counties; she also served on the boards of the Cain Center and Henderson County Committee on Aging, and she volunteered at the Henderson County Food Pantry for more than a dozen years; and WHEREAS, Val Tumlinson brought joy to innumerable people through her great kindness, her warmth, and her wonderful sense of humor; although she will be deeply missed by those she has left behind, they will forever treasure their memories of this generous and compassionate woman; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Valerie Evelyn Tumlinson and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Norman Tumlinson; to her sons, James Tumlinson and his wife, Karen, David Tumlinson and his wife, Valerie, and Rick Tumlinson; to her grandchildren, Cameron, Kristin, Brian, and Kevin; to her sister, Penny Dinsdale; 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 Valerie Evelyn Tumlinson. Gooden Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 150 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House