H.R. No. 2682
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The loved ones of Dorothy Rogers of Waxahachie were
greatly saddened by her passing on April 14, 2009, at the age of 72;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Wellington on March 9, 1937, to George and
Emma Estes, the former Dorothy Estes grew up with the companionship
of two brothers, G. E. and Charles Glen, and a sister, Wanda Jo; and
WHEREAS, She married Gordon Rogers, and the couple shared
nearly 50 years together; their family life was made even richer
with the addition of two children, seven grandchildren, and six
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her 32-year career with Valvoline
Oil Company, Mrs. Rogers was the recipient of multiple honors and
awards; in retirement, she shared her time volunteering in schools
and on mission trips, and she was an active member of the Baylor
Auxiliary, Gingerbread Homemakers, Waxahachie Mothers Club, Ellis
County Republican Women, and Ellis County Master Gardener
Association; she also enjoyed traveling; and
WHEREAS, "Miss Dorothy" was an inspiration to many for her
optimism and her determination to live life to the fullest, and she
will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew
and loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dorothy Rogers and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Gordon Rogers; to her daughters and their spouses, Debbie
and George Payne and Tracy and Chris Harbour; to her mother, Emma
Estes; to her brother, Charles Glen Estes; to her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dorothy
Rogers.
Pitts
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2682 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House