TITLE: In memory of Anne Newberry Bergman of Weatherford.

SUMMARY: In memory of Anne Newberry Bergman of Weatherford.

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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of Anne Newberry Bergman of Weatherford on November 4, 2020, at the age of 95; and WHEREAS, The former Anne Newberry was born in Weatherford on March 12, 1925, to William and Mary Newberry; she received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Trinity University in 1946, and the following year, she married Robert Bergman, whom she had met on a blind date; the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned seven decades, and they took great pride in their three children, Elizabeth, John, and William, and in their 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Passionate about politics, Mrs. Bergman was a delegate to the Republican Party state convention beginning in 1952, and she contributed her time and energy to a number of gubernatorial, congressional, and presidential campaigns; from 1976 to 1977, she served as president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women; engaged in her local community as well, she held a city council seat and was a founding member of the Friends of the Weatherford Public Library; she attended All Saints' Anglican Church, and she played a key role in establishing the church's orphanage in Mexico; and WHEREAS, Above all else, Mrs. Bergman cherished time spent with her family, and she especially enjoyed traveling and sailing; she and her husband were also valued members of the Weatherford Wine and Food Society; and WHEREAS, While the passing of Anne Bergman brings great sadness to her loved ones, she leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Anne Newberry Bergman and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Elizabeth Bozzell; to her sons, John Bergman and his wife, Nancy, and William Bergman and his wife, Melissa; to her grandchildren, Catherine, Carrie, Drew, Grant, Spencer, Brett, Ellen, Anne, Randi, and Riley; to her great-grandchildren, Noah, Abby, Halee, and Weston; 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 Anne Bergman. King of Parker Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House