TITLE: In memory of Helen Heard Tuck of New Boston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Helen Heard Tuck of New Boston.

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WHEREAS, The death of Helen Heard Tuck of New Boston on September 16, 2013, at the age of 83, brought a great loss to her family and friends; and WHEREAS, Born in Omaha, Texas, on December 4, 1929, the former Helen Heard married Charles D. Tuck, and they became the proud parents of a daughter, Julie, and a son, David; with the passing years, their cherished family grew to include a daughter-in-law, Robin, and three grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Tuck was a trail blazer for women; she worked in management at one of the largest United States Army supply depots in the free world at a time when there were few women in management positions; she worked with great pride in serving our Nation as a computer program designer with the Red River Army Depot until her retirement; and WHEREAS, Helen Tuck was incredibly active in her community throughout her entire life; as a member of Bowie County Republican Women she served in several officer positions and attended numerous Republican state conventions, including her last one in Fort Worth in 2010; she ran for Bowie County Treasurer in 2008, and through all her political involvement was one of the pioneers that helped build the Bowie County Republican Party into the majority party it is today; Mrs. Tuck was also a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and WHEREAS, Helen Tuck was deeply committed to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; she was actively involved in church activities as a member of the New Boston Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Tuck was supportive of the work of her husband's longtime welding business and together they devoted themselves to the youth of New Boston regardless of background, and through their love for helping others, mentored many young people and adults; and WHEREAS, Although Helen Tuck is deeply missed, cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure in the hearts of her beloved family and numerous friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Helen Heard Tuck and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones; 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 Helen Tuck. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3649 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 1, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House