TITLE: In memory of Geraldine D'Unger McGloin of Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: In memory of Geraldine D'Unger McGloin of Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close when Geraldine D'Unger McGloin of Corpus Christi passed away on March 10, 2013, at the age of 74; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi, Mrs. McGloin worked for many years with the United Way of Houston before returning to her alma mater to serve as its director of development; she raised two adored sons, Phillip and Andy, and later welcomed into her family four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. McGloin, whose roots in Texas extended back to the days of the Republic, was passionate about history; as a member of the Nueces County Historical Commission, she helped to restore and preserve the Old Bayview Cemetery, as well as to develop a website for the burial ground; she also served on the board of the Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society, during which time she assisted in overseeing renovations to the Centennial House, and on the board of the Nueces County Historical Society, which honored her with the Daniel E. Kilgore Local History Award; in addition, she played an important role in locating and acquiring for the Corpus Christi Museum one of the earliest paintings of the city, a watercolor made by British artist Thomas Flintoff in 1852; and WHEREAS, Deeply involved in the life of her church, Mrs. McGloin wrote numerous articles for the South Texas Catholic,a publication of the Roman Catholic diocese of Corpus Christi, and she performed research for the book marking the diocese's centennial celebration; and WHEREAS, Geraldine McGloin contributed in myriad ways to the fabric of life in Nueces County, and those who were privileged to know this beloved woman will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Geraldine D'Unger McGloin and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her brothers, Claude and Jerry D'Unger; to her sons, Phillip and Andy Wright; to her grandsons; 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 Geraldine D'Unger McGloin. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2222 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House