H.C.R. No. 101
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
comfort those saddened by the death of Jeniavee Hatcher of Paris,
Texas, who passed away on February 9, 2009, one week before her 88th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Born in Commerce on February 16, 1921, Jenny Cruse
was the youngest of six children of John and Jessie Cruse and
enjoyed the companionship of two brothers and three sisters; and
WHEREAS, She married Carl Ray Hatcher on January 21, 1938,
and the couple settled in the Marvin community in Lamar County,
where Mrs. Hatcher lived the majority of her life; she and her
husband shared a rewarding relationship, and together they raised
three children, Johnny, Judy, and Susan, and happily welcomed seven
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three
great-great-grandchildren into their family; and
WHEREAS, In addition to taking care of her family,
Mrs. Hatcher worked at a local retail store and at Safeway grocery,
and for more than 17 years she was employed with Westinghouse Lamp
Division; and
WHEREAS, A kind woman of steadfast faith, Jenny Hatcher was
an active congregant at Bethel Baptist Church for 61 years, serving
as church treasurer, clerk, and Sunday school teacher; she also
supported the activities of the East Lamar PTA and the Jennings Home
Demonstration Club; and
WHEREAS, Jenny Hatcher was beloved for her warmth,
graciousness, and beautiful smile, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in the hearts of all who knew and loved her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Jeniavee Hatcher and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband of 71
years, Carl Hatcher; to her children, Johnny Hatcher and his wife,
Sandra, and Judy Pomroy and her husband, Bobby; to her
grandchildren, Debbie, Kristi, Jana, Shannon, and John; to her
great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jeremy, Heather, Danielle, Jacob,
Colton, Hailey, Brandon, and Erin; to her
great-great-grandchildren; to her brother-in-law, Charles Hatcher,
and his wife, Mildred; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Jenny Hatcher.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 26, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on April 21, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor