In memory of Sharon Carol "Shay" Shugert of El Paso.

89(R) HR 763 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 763

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the

passing of Sharon Carol Shugert of El Paso on November 3, 2024, at

the age of 81; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of James M. H. and Mary Alice Shugert,

"Shay" Shugert was born in Brownsville on November 10, 1942, and she

grew up with the companionship of three younger siblings, Mamie,

Ed, and Jimmy; as part of a military family, she lived in a number of

places around the world during her childhood, including Japan and

Germany, before settling in El Paso; in 1961, she graduated from

Burges High School, and she went on to earn her bachelor's and

master's degrees in education from The University of Texas at El

Paso; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong passionate educator, Ms. Shugert spent

three decades in the classroom and distinguished herself by going

the extra mile to benefit her students; during her 20-year tenure at

Hawkins Elementary School, she inspired her students by organizing

multiple field trips each year to visit outdoor areas, amusement

parks, and other destinations, often covering the cost out of her

own pocket; she became a positive influence in the lives of her

students and maintained relationships with many of them as they

grew into adulthood; in recognition of her efforts, she was named

the school's 1989-1990 teacher of the year; later in her career, she

moved into a curriculum and training management role with the El

Paso Independent School District, and after retiring, she worked

part-time as a reading interventionist for children who were

neurodivergent or who otherwise needed assistance; and

WHEREAS, Active in her community, she volunteered countless

hours with the American Cancer Society, and she served as a scout

leader with the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest; a woman of

devout faith, she was a valued member of Immanuel Baptist Church; in

her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, traveling, and going to the

movie theater; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to her loved ones above all else,

Ms. Shugert was the proud mother of four daughters, twins Terry and

Tammy, Sandy, and Jen; over the years, her cherished family grew to

include five grandchildren, Dylan, Adam, James, Alice, and Rooney;

and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Shay Shugert

will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth and

delightful sense of humor, and she will forever hold a treasured

place 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 Sharon Carol

Shugert and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:

to her daughters, Sandy Titus-Hill and her husband, James, and Jen

Shugert and her partner, Jaime Nolasco; to her grandchildren,

Dylan, Adam, James, Alice, and Rooney; to her sister, Mamie Cross

Young, and her husband, Thornton; to her brother, Ed Shugert, and

his wife, Mary; to her niece, Chelsea Shugert; 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 Shay

Shugert.

Moody

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 763 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House