TITLE: In memory of Hillary Frances Corgey of Austin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Hillary Frances Corgey of Austin.

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WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut short, but all who shared in the love and friendship of Hillary Frances Corgey may find comfort in their treasured memories of this special young woman, who passed away on January 22, 2015, at the age of 27; and WHEREAS, Born in Houston on March 19, 1987, Ms. Corgey attended the University of Houston; she worked at the Houston SPCA and wrote articles for the UH newspaper, The Cougar,on a wide variety of issues, from health awareness to tuition increases; while completing her bachelor's degree in political science and government, she served as a campaign volunteer for Texas State Representative Armando Walle, and she later became a constituent services intern in his Houston office; she went on to earn a master's degree in political science and government from Texas State University; and WHEREAS, Ms. Corgey suffered from asthma, which was aggravated by urban pollution, and she became deeply committed to improving the health of the environment; in the summer of 2012, she joined the Texas office of Public Citizen in Austin as an intern, and her outstanding research skills proved especially valuable to the organization, which eventually hired her as a full-time staff member; she worked tirelessly as an advocate for environmental justice, giving testimony at hearings and speaking to groups about the effects of poor air quality; in addition, she analyzed data, wrote reports and successful grants, and drafted legislation, among other contributions; and WHEREAS, Hillary Corgey devoted herself to making a positive difference in the world around her, and her compassion and determination will remain a source of tremendous inspiration to all who knew her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Hillary Frances Corgey and extend sincere condolences to her parents, Toni and David Nichols; to her grandfather, Leldon James Corgey Sr.; 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 Hillary Corgey. Walle Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 435 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House