TITLE: In memory of Laura Christine Putkey of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Laura Christine Putkey of Houston.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Laura Christine Putkey of Houston, who passed away on September 21, 2016, at the age of 59; and WHEREAS, Born on July 29, 1957, to Pat and Claire Fagundes in Palo Alto, California, the former Laura Fagundes graduated from El Camino High School and studied business at Skyline College and Riverside Community College; she met John Putkey in 1974, and they were joined in matrimony in 1977; over the course of a rewarding marriage that spanned 39 years, they were blessed with two children, Traci and Johnny; and WHEREAS, After moving to Houston in 1982, Ms. Putkey enjoyed a career that put her administrative abilities and graphic design talents to good use; in addition to working with a number of medical-affiliated organizations, she established her own business, Graphics Communications by Laura; a joyful soul who loved opportunities to celebrate her family and friends, she delighted in organizing birthday and Christmas parties, whose brilliant sparkle and conviviality still evoke the warmest of memories; and WHEREAS, Laura Putkey embraced life to the fullest, and she will forever remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Laura Christine Putkey and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, John; to her children, Traci and Johnny; to her siblings, Viki-Lynn, Joseph, Frank, Stanley, Gregory, and Eric; and to her other relatives and many 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 Laura Christine Putkey. Thierry Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 149 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House