TITLE: In memory of Patricia McCall of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Patricia McCall of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Patricia McCall of Houston, who passed away on June 3, 2013, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, A proud fifth-generation Texan and a descendant of two families from Stephen F. Austin's Old 300, Pat McCall was born in Houston on March 17, 1932, to Verner and Mildred Powell McCall; she graduated from The Kinkaid School in 1950 and attended Randolph-Macon Woman's College; and WHEREAS, Ms. McCall was an active member of her community, and she shared her time and energy as a volunteer with The Kinkaid School and with the Methodist Hospital Service Corps, where she earned a lifetime membership; she was also a longtime congregant of Chapelwood United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Pat McCall was especially passionate about politics, and she served as a precinct chair, attended several state and national Republican conventions as a delegate, and assisted with many local campaigns; she held membership in the Magic Circle Republican Women's Club, Houston Professional Republican Women's Club, United Republicans of Harris County, Texas Federation of Republican Women, and the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club; among the accolades she received were the "Tough Tusk" award and meritorious service plaques from the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club and a mention in Grassroots Women: A Memoir of the Texas Republican Party by Meg Grier; and WHEREAS, In addition to her volunteer work, Ms. McCall enjoyed traveling, and she visited many places across the world; above all, she was devoted to her four children, Roberta, Joseph, John, and Margaret, and her eight grandchildren; she also shared her affection with the many pets she adopted over the years; and WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, Pat McCall will forever be remembered as a woman of strength and compassion who remained engaged in the community throughout her life and who found joy and inspiration in helping others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Patricia McCall and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Roberta L. Haeckel, Joseph C. Huston, John F. and Susan M. Huston, and Margaret P. Huston; to her grandchildren, Megan Huston, Christopher and Lacey Haeckel, Laura Haeckel, Abigail Haeckel, Joseph Huston, Jr., Sean Huston, Holly Huston, and Caitlin Huston; to her cousin, William Dwyer; to her niece, Lila McCall; 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 Patricia McCall. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 186 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House