SR239 - In memory of Patrica Rose Manning of Alpine.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 239       In Memory   of   Patricia Manning            WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort   those saddened by the passing of Patricia Rose Manning of Alpine   on September 8, 2024, at the age of 72; and          WHEREAS, Patty Manning was born to William Francis Manning   III and Lillie Frances Drain Manning in Dallas on February 9,   1952, and she grew up with the companionship of two brothers,   Michael and Robert; in 1975, she graduated with a bachelor's   degree from Baylor University and went on to earn her master's   degree from North Texas State University seven years later; after   settling in Dallas, she established a lawn business,   Yardwork/Artwork; and          WHEREAS, In the early 1990s, Ms. Manning undertook   graduate studies at Sul Ross State University, earning a master's   degree in biology; she then began a tenure with SRSU that spanned   nearly two decades, overseeing the campus's experimental growing   plots, greenhouses, and vineyard; upon her retirement, she and   her partner, Cyndi Wimberly, started a native plant nursery, Twin   Sisters Natives, where she pursued her talents in native plant   propagation; in addition, she began work as a field botanist,   focusing on the Southwest desert; and          WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Patty   Manning will remember the way she touched their lives with her   warmth, kindness, and humor, and she will forever hold a   treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Patricia Rose   Manning and extend deepest condolences to the members of her   family: to her partner and spouse of 30 years, Cyndi Wimberly; to   her children, Marley Kim Boyd Jr. and his wife, Tiffany   Flores-Boyd, Mary Shannon Boyd Mois, and Jonathan Matthew Boyd   and his wife, Dana Falconberry; to her granddaughters, Alex Kate   Flores and Addison Flores-Boyd; to her brother, Robert Manning,   and his husband, Jason Hodges; and to her many 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 Patty Manning.     Blanco                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 12, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate