TITLE: In memory of Eileen Haynes Collins.

SUMMARY: In memory of Eileen Haynes Collins.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Eileen Haynes Collins of Bloomburg, who passed away on January 15, 2022, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Horace and Lois Glass Haynes, the former Eileen Haynes was born on July 20, 1949; after graduating from Bloomburg High School in 1967, she earned degrees from East Texas State University and Louisiana State University Medical Center; she went on to enjoy a rewarding career in education as a teacher and speech therapist with Caddo Parish Public Schools in Shreveport, Louisiana; following her retirement from the district after 26 years, she continued her work as a speech therapist with Cass County Shared Services; and WHEREAS, Highly engaged in her community, Ms. Collins presided over two conservative Republican women's clubs and excelled as chair of the Cass County Republican Party for more than a decade; she also gave generously of her time and talents to Keep Texas Beautiful; a woman of deep faith, she was a lifelong member of Bloomburg First Baptist Church, where she served the congregation as a pianist and organist and was active in the children's ministry; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Collins benefited from the love and support of her husband, Jerry, with whom she shared a fulfilling union of 54 years; she was the proud mother of three children, Jeffrey, Mitchell, and Robin, and she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family eight grandchildren, Jacob, Lindsay, Christian, Sydney, Gracie, Carter, Avery, and Emory; and WHEREAS, Eileen Collins lived a rich and purposeful life devoted to her family, her community, and her faith, and she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eileen Haynes Collins and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Jerry Collins; to her children, Jeffrey Collins and his wife, Samira, Mitchell Collins and his wife, Lauri, and Robin Russell and her husband, Jim; to her grandchildren, Lindsay Armstrong, Jacob, Christian, Sydney, Gracie, and Carter Collins, and Avery and Emory Russell; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eileen Collins. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2023, by a rising vote.