TITLE: In memory of Marjorie Avant of Austin, former journal clerk of the Texas House of Representatives.

SUMMARY: In memory of Marjorie Avant of Austin, former journal clerk of the Texas House of Representatives.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Marjorie H. Avant of Austin, former journal clerk of the Texas House of Representatives, passed away on November 18, 2011, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, Born in Sacramento on April 10, 1924, to Ruth and Guy Holcomb, the former Marjorie Holcomb may have been a native of California, but she was a Texan at heart; her family moved to the Lone Star State when she was a young child, and she grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Avant went on to work for the Texas Legislature following her graduation; she served the citizens of her adopted state with dedication during a notable career that spanned more than 30 years, and she retired as journal clerk of the House of Representatives in 1987; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Avant also met her husband, former state representative Robert Avant, Sr., while working with the House, and through the years, the couple were blessed with two sons, Robert Avant, Jr., and David Avant; and WHEREAS, Active in her community of faith, Mrs. Avant was a member of First Baptist Church of Austin, where she served her congregation as a deacon and member of the history committee; and WHEREAS, Marjorie Avant built a life that was rich in family, friends, and accomplishments, and her legacy lives on in the hearts of the many people whose lives she touched; 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 Marjorie H. Avant and extend deepest sympathy to her sons, Robert Avant, Jr., and his wife, Sharon, and David Avant, 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 Marjorie H. Avant. Thompson of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 183 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House