TITLE: In memory of Mary K. Macaulay of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mary K. Macaulay of Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the death of Mary K. Macaulay of Dallas on August 3, 2014, at the age of 93; and WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City on May 31, 1921, "Blanche" Macaulay attended Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio; while she was a student, she met her future husband, Jack Macaulay, who was studying engineering at St. Mary's University; and WHEREAS, The couple were married in 1940 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, and over the course of their 42 years together, they became the parents of two sons, Mac and Andy; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Macaulay were successful entrepreneurs, and after her husband's passing, Mrs. Macaulay dedicated herself to volunteer work; she served with the National Park Service in New Mexico and worked with Catholic Charities and Neighbor for Neighbor in Tulsa, Oklahoma; later in life, this remarkable woman continued her education, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, In 2001, Mrs. Macaulay moved to Dallas, where she was active with her family, her church, and community groups; throughout her life, she remained curious about the world around her, and she enjoyed traveling and reading books on anthropology and history; she was also a devoted fan of Oklahoma Sooners football; and WHEREAS, Although Blanche Macaulay is deeply missed, she will forever be remembered with immeasurable love and admiration by all who held her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary K. Macaulay and extend sincere condolences to her sons, Mac and Andy Macaulay, 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 Mary K. Macaulay. Rinaldi Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 573 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 5, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House