WHEREAS, Edee LeAnn Sinclair was born on July 9, 1965, in Phillipsburg, Kansas; and

WHEREAS, Edee was the devoted wife of Rick Sinclair, and they made their home in Needville, Fort Bend County, Texas; and

WHEREAS, Edee and Rick were loving parents to their daughter Abby, of blessed memory, and their sons Richie and Andrew, as well as devoted grandparents; and

WHEREAS, Edee was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, and her life reflected Galatians 5:22-23 as she radiantly displayed “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control”; and

WHEREAS, Edee was known for her abiding happiness and her kind and nurturing spirit, which touched countless lives as she embodied the love of Christ in all she did; and

WHEREAS, music was a cherished avenue for Edee to glorify God and bless others, and she shared her musical talent by teaching hundreds of children to play the ukulele, sparking in them a love for music and nurturing their creativity; and

WHEREAS, Edee loved the United States and Texas deeply, giving generously of her time, talents, and energy to preserve the values and freedoms she held dear; and

WHEREAS, Edee was an ardent pro-life advocate and a pillar in Texas Republican politics, and her wisdom and mentorship shaped the careers of many state and federal politicians and rightfully earned Edee widespread respect as a trusted advisor and influential leader in the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Edee was a resolute conservative voice, a true patriot, and a tireless advocate for liberty, limited government, and the Constitution of the United States, and her leadership and passion for public service inspired those around her and strengthened the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Edee served as an election judge for over 30 years and as the Vice Chair of the Fort Bend County Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, Edee LeAnn Sinclair was honored by the Fort Bend County Republican Party in 2021 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism and Defending Conservative Values, and this honor was recognized in House Resolution 1415 by the Texas House of Representatives during the 87th Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Edee LeAnn Sinclair represented Senatorial District 18 with honor, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to conservative principles for three terms from 2016-2022 on the Texas State Republican Executive Committee (SREC); and

WHEREAS, the Republican Party of Texas lost our dear friend Edee LeAnn Sinclair on August 9, 2025; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas honors and remembers Edee LeAnn Sinclair for her faithful service to Fort Bend County, to Senatorial District 18, to Texas, and to the United States of America and for her steadfast patriotism and lifelong dedication to the Republican Party; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas expresses our deepest condolences to Edee’s husband Rick Sinclair, to their sons Richie and Andrew, to their entire family, and to all of Edee’s beloved friends.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Psalm 16:11