TITLE: In memory of Lillian Ruth Hertel of Angleton.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lillian Ruth Hertel of Angleton.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Lillian Ruth Hertel of Angleton, who passed away on May 12, 2021, at the age of 83; and WHEREAS, The only child of J. B. and Lillie Mae Warren, Ruth Hertel was born on November 9, 1937; she attended Jones High School in Beeville; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Mrs. Hertel worked for the Texas Veterans Land Board and served as the Angleton city secretary and city administrator; and WHEREAS, A valued member of her community, Mrs. Hertel participated in a number of notable civic organizations, including the Angleton Women's Study Club and the Angleton Noon Lions Club; moreover, she was an active congregant of St. John Lutheran Church; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Hertel enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Milton, and she took great pride in her daughters, Terri and Robin; with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although Ruth Hertel will be deeply missed, those who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lillian Ruth Hertel and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Milton Hertel; to her daughters, Terri Owens and her husband, Jeff, and Robin Crouch and her husband, Stewart; to her grandchildren, Nathan Owens, Jillian Short and her husband, Matthew, Trenton Crouch and his wife, Kati, and Amber Craven and her husband, Zachary; to her great-grandchildren, Olive, Barrett, and Benjamin; 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 Ruth Hertel. Vasut Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1992 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House