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89(R) HR 933 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 933
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Jennifer Young McNeil of Yorktown, Virginia, on
February 20, 2024, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Calvin and Ella Young, the former
Jen Young was born on June 18, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and
she grew up with the companionship of three brothers, Calvin,
Randy, and Drew; she graduated from Alief Hastings High School in
1976, and in 1980, she became one of the first women to receive a
computer science degree from The University of Texas at Austin; she
went on to work in software development and later in software
project management; and
WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career, Mrs. McNeil
was employed with Texas Instruments, Electronic Data Systems, CSC,
C2 Technologies, and PulseLearning; she led the development of
complex software programs for commercial and defense customers and
oversaw the implementation of numerous training programs; among her
honors, she earned a national award for helping develop software
used to train soldiers in firing missiles; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McNeil enjoyed the love and support of her
husband, Angus, with whom she shared a rewarding marriage of 17
years; she took great pride in her daughters, Hope and Shannon, and
her stepsons, Will and Craig, and she was further blessed with four
grandchildren; in her leisure time, she found pleasure in
traveling, both domestically and internationally, and in reading
and gardening; sustained by her strong faith, she was a valued
member of Northside Christian Church, where she was a community
group leader and involved in a number of clubs; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her kind and caring nature and her
joyous zest for life, Jen McNeil brightened the world for all who
knew 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 Jennifer Young
McNeil and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to
her husband, Angus McNeil; to her daughters, Hope Mills and her
husband, Josh, and Shannon Kovalevsky and her husband, Adam; to her
stepsons, Will McNeil and his wife, Morgan, and Craig McNeil and his
wife, Cinthia; to her grandchildren, Sofia Kovalevsky and Peter,
Sarah, and Cassie McNeil; 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 Jennifer
Young McNeil.
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______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 933 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House