H.R. No. 2291

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
	temper the profound sadness felt at the passing of Fongee Wong of
	Houston on January 7, 2015, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 28, 1933, in Grady, Arkansas,
	Fongee Wong grew up in a large family and graduated from Gould High
	School before earning a bachelor's degree in nursing from The
	University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston; she later received
	her master's in nursing from the University of Maryland, and she
	went on to complete her doctorate in public health from The
	University of Texas Health Science Center; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Wong enjoyed a successful career as a professor
	at Texas Woman's University, and she frequently took her students
	to needy communities in the Houston area to educate them on public
	health issues; she later worked as a real estate broker, founding
	her own firm, Bee Hive Realty; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Wong was a valued
	congregant of Second Baptist Church for nearly three decades; she
	gave freely of her time and talents in service to her church,
	volunteering as a member of the bulletin brigade, Bible Study
	Fellowship, and Gospel Truth Bible Study, and participating in
	activities at Second Baptist's Family Life Center; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Wong shared 35 rewarding years with her
	husband, Kent, whom she married in 1980; the couple were the devoted
	parents of three children, Kent, Priscilla, and Grace, and with the
	passing years, their family grew to include three grandchildren;
	the beloved matriarch of a large extended family, she was
	affectionately known as "Aunt Gee" to her loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Fongee Wong
	will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth,
	kindness, and compassion, and she will forever hold a treasured
	place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fongee Wong and
	extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
	husband, Kent Wong; to her son, Kent Wong, and his wife, Carol; to
	her daughters, Priscilla Hood and her husband, Lee, and Grace Wong;
	to her grandchildren, Kayla, Bryce, and Blake Hood; to her sisters,
	May, Mary, and Julia; to her brothers, Douglas and Clinton; 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 House of
	Representatives adjourns on this day, it do so in memory of Fongee
	Wong.
	Bohac
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2291 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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	Chief Clerk of the House