TITLE: In memory of Julie Anna Choate of Hudson Oaks.

SUMMARY: In memory of Julie Anna Choate of Hudson Oaks.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed educator drew to a close with the passing of Julie Anna Choate of Hudson Oaks on August 15, 2020, at the age of 50; and WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on July 2, 1970, the former Julie Newbury was the daughter of Don and Brenda Newbury, and she grew up with two sisters, Jana and Jeanie; she married Bryan Choate on June 11, 1994, and they shared a rewarding union that spanned 26 years and became the proud parents of two children, Benjamin and Brittin; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Howard Payne University and Dallas Baptist University, Mrs. Choate enjoyed a career as an educator for more than 29 years; she began as a teacher at Deer Creek Elementary School in the Crowley Independent School District and eventually became an assistant principal in the district; she later joined the faculty of Aledo ISD and spent more than a decade at McCall Elementary School, where she served first as assistant principal and then as principal; and WHEREAS, In honor of Mrs. Choate's significant contributions to her community, the Julie Choate Higher Education Fund has been established for her son, who graduated from Aledo High School in 2019, and her daughter, who is a junior at Aledo High; Mrs. Choate was a valued congregant of Trinity Bible Church, and she drew strength from her deep and abiding faith throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Julie Choate possessed a generosity of spirit that expressed itself in myriad ways, and her example of grace, optimism, and compassion will forever be a source of inspiration to those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Julie Anna Choate and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; 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 Julie Anna Choate. King of Parker Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 99 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House