In memory of Patsy Ruth Spackey of The Woodlands.

89(R) HR 1265 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1265

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Residents of The Woodlands lost an admired community

leader with the passing of Patsy Ruth Spackey on November 9, 2024,

at the age of 82; and

WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on April 13, 1942, the former Pat

Ellen was the daughter of Rosa and Fred Ellen; she met her future

husband, Ted, during her senior year at Douglas MacArthur High

School in San Antonio, and the pair exchanged wedding vows in 1961;

they shared a rewarding union that spanned 63 years, during which

time they lovingly raised three children, Sheryl, Christy, and

Steven Ted, and welcomed nine grandchildren and three

great-grandchildren into their family; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Spackey and their children resided in

several cities before settling in Dallas; the couple were valued

congregants of Prestonwood Baptist Church, where Mrs. Spackey

served as a receptionist, ministry volunteer, and photographer; she

later parlayed her skills into a career as a wedding photographer;

after she and her husband relocated to The Woodlands, they joined

The Church at Alden Bridge, and she benefited her congregation as a

photographer and head of the welcome committee; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Spackey held a special affinity for her adopted

home of Montgomery County, the birthplace of the Texas flag, owing

to her heritage as a descendant of the flag's designer, Charles B.

Stewart; an avid historian, she was a member of the Montgomery

Historical Society and other groups, and she also generously served

in several leadership roles for the Heritage Trails Chapter of the

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the

Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the United States Daughters of

1812, and other societies; moreover, she took great pride in being a

member of the Descendants of the Signers of the Texas Declaration of

Independence and served on the group's organizing committee; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Spackey was actively involved in

Montgomery County Republican Women and The Woodlands Republican

Women; she was honored with numerous accolades for her volunteer

efforts, including the Tribute to Women Award from the Texas

Federation of Republican Women in 2018; and

WHEREAS, The passing of Mrs. Spackey is being mourned by

individuals throughout the state, and her legacy was honored by

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott with a heartfelt

letter of condolences; and

WHEREAS, Admired for her devotion to her family, her faith,

and her community, Pat Spackey enriched the lives of all who were

fortunate enough to know her, and they will forever hold her close

in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Patsy Ruth Spackey

and extend deepest sympathy to all those 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 Pat

Spackey.

Toth

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1265 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House