H.R. No. 1267
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The death of Beverly Evans of Houston on November
15, 2007, at the age of 52, brought a profound loss to her family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Los Angeles on October 17, 1955, the former
Beverly Richmond was the daughter of William and Betty Richmond;
she graduated from Ouachita High School in Monroe, Louisiana, and
married David Alan Evans on August 21, 1976; their fulfilling
relationship was enriched with the arrival of a daughter, and they
eventually welcomed a cherished grandson into the family; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Evans graduated from the Houston Baptist
University College of Nursing in 1979; after several rewarding
years in health care, she earned her license in interior design from
the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; she opened her own
business, Beverly Evans Designs, in 1992, and was a member of the
American Society of Interior Designers and the Texas Association
for Interior Design; and
WHEREAS, A valued congregant of Morning Star Christian
Church, Ms. Evans shared her faith with others in meaningful ways;
she enjoyed traveling and getting to know students and people from
all around the world and was a great admirer of art and
architecture; in addition, she made time for sports activities; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Evans enriched the lives of all who shared
in her love and friendship, and she will forever hold a special
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Beverly Evans and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband
of 31 years, David Alan Evans; to her daughter, Adriana Marcella
Evans; to her grandson, Peyton Bryce Warren; to her sisters, Gay
Farmer, Angela Meyers, and Taina Richmond; to her brothers, Ron and
Mark Richmond; and to her other relatives and many 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 this day, it do so in memory of Beverly
Evans.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1267 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House