TITLE: In memory of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart of Lake Jackson.

SUMMARY: In memory of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart of Lake Jackson.

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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart of Lake Jackson, who passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, The former Sharron Hoff was born to Muriel and Earl J. Hoff on October 18, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, and during her youth, she developed exceptional skills in painting and drawing; after graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas in 1957, she continued her education at Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University, earning an art degree in 1961; and WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career in education, Mrs. Stewart taught art in Fort Worth, Austin, and Henderson and served as an art advisor in the Brazosport Independent School District; she further pursued her passion for art by painting backdrops for The Little Theater of Brazosport and vessels of all sorts at the Freeport docks; a dedicated environmentalist, she gave generously of her time and talents to the Texas Environmental Coalition, the Cradle of Texas Conservancy, and the Dow Chemical Community Advisory Panel, and she held seats on the Galveston Bay Council and the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere; moreover, she played a vital role in the creation of the Galveston Bay Foundation and the Galveston Bay Estuary Program, and she helped to shape environmental legislative policy and to organize some of the first coordinated beach cleanup efforts on the Texas coast; in recognition of her contributions, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Galveston Bay Foundation in 2005; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Stewart enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Vaughan O'Neal Stewart, with whom she shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than six decades; she took great pride in their three children, John, Leslie, and Melissa, and she was further blessed with a grandson, Satchel; and WHEREAS, While the death of Sharron Stewart brings great sadness to her family and friends, 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones; 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 Sharron Stewart. Vasut Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 92 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House