H.R. No. 1286
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Betty Marie Norsworthy of Waco on
March 2, 2011, at the age of 86, has deeply saddened the many people
whose lives she touched; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Norsworthy was born on September 9, 1924, in
Detroit, Michigan; a good student, she graduated from high school
at the age of 16, earning the equivalent of a business school
degree; and
WHEREAS, Active in her church, she was often chosen to
showcase her lovely voice as a soloist in the choir; a fellow
congregant, Charles Norsworthy, admired her talent, and on April
13, 1946, they were married; the couple shared nearly four decades
together before Mr. Norsworthy's passing, and they lovingly raised
four children, Ross, Nancy, Donald, and Steven; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Norsworthy stayed home with the kids when they
were young, working as a seamstress to supplement the family's
income; later, she was employed as a bookkeeper and as an insurance
underwriter before her retirement; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, Mrs. Norsworthy moved to Waco, where she
joined Highland Baptist Church; she benefited the congregation as a
member of the choir and as president of the Naomis; in addition, she
served as president of the Baylor Senior Adult Choir and enjoyed
volunteering as a mentor at Dean Highland Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by her strong faith, Betty Norsworthy
approached life with great joy and enthusiasm, and she will always
be remembered with tenderness and affection by those who were
privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Betty Marie
Norsworthy and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her children, Ross Norsworthy and his wife, June, Nancy
Nye and her husband, Lanny, Donald Norsworthy and his wife, Bonny,
and Steven Norsworthy; to her 11 grandchildren; to her 8
great-grandchildren; 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 Betty Marie
Norsworthy.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1286 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House