TITLE: In memory of Gloria St. John of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Gloria St. John of Waco.

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WHEREAS, Gloria St. John of Waco passed away on April 12, 2011, at the age of 85, leaving her circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and WHEREAS, Born on August 3, 1925, in Temple, to Robert and Zelma Russell, the former Gloria Russell grew up in Waco and graduated from Waco High School in 1942; she was joined in marriage with William St. John in 1958, and the pair shared nearly 40 years together before his death in 1997; and WHEREAS, Mrs. St. John enjoyed the love and affection of seven children, and with the passing years, she delighted in welcoming 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren into her family; and WHEREAS, Retired from employment with a local equipment manufacturing company, she shared her faith with her fellow congregants at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson; and WHEREAS, With her sweet and caring nature, Gloria St. John touched many lives during her time on this earth, and she will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gloria St. John and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Thomas Nichols, Bill St. John, Elizabeth Rockholt, Cynthia Pockrus, Melody Cline, David St. John, and Terrie St. John; to her sister, Roberta Walker; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Gloria St. John. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2250 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House