In memory of Mary Pollard Heines.

89(R) SR 680 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 680

In Memory

of

Mary Heines

WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the

passing of Mary Pollard Heines of Tyler on February 12, 2025, at

the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of State Senator Tomas G. Pollard Sr.

and Edna Martin Pollard, the former Mary Pollard was born in

Tyler on March 2, 1932, and she grew up on her family's farm with

the companionship of two brothers, Tomas and Jack; she graduated

as valedictorian of Tyler High School in 1949, and she went on to

attend Stephens College; in 1953, she received a degree in radio,

television, and film from The University of Texas at Austin,

where she joined the Chi Omega Sorority; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Heines enjoyed a rewarding career in

commercial real estate that spanned more than 25 years, and she

served as a property manager, leasing agent, and asset manager

for Pollard Heines Buildings; active in her community, she was

involved in the Philanthropic Educational Organization; she was

also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the

Daughters of the Republic of Texas; during her leisure hours, she

found pleasure in gardening, traveling, and playing bridge; and

WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Ms. Heines took

great pride in her sons, Blair, Martin, and Clinton, and with the

passing years, her family grew to include numerous grandchildren

and a great-grandson; and

WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, the passage of

time will never diminish the joy and love that Mary Heines

brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Pollard

Heines and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family: to her

brother, Jack W. Pollard, and his wife, Janelle; to her sons,

Blair Heines and his wife, Dina, Martin Heines and his wife,

Michelle, and Clinton Heines; to her grandchildren and

great-grandson; 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 Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Mary Heines.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate