82R17983 BGU-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1550
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dorothy Hightower of Waco passed away on March 21,
2011, at the age of 87, leaving her circle of family and friends to
cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 11, 1923, Mrs. Hightower enjoyed a
rewarding relationship with her husband, Jack Hightower, until his
death, and they were the parents of five children, Candy, Jimmy, and
Rick, as well as Suzanne and Linda, who preceded their mother in
death; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hightower was an ordained minister, and through
the years she dutifully served several churches and ministries in
the Waco area; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Hightower lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around her faith and her family, and the joy she found in
both will long be a source of inspiration for all who were fortunate
enough 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 Dorothy Hightower
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
daughter, Candy Spence, and her husband, Eric; to her sons, Jimmy
Hightower and Rick Hightower and his wife, Sharon; to her
grandchildren, April, Aaron, Shane, Erica, Denise, Rachel, Renee,
Guy, Toni, and Gabi; to her great-grandchildren; to her sister,
Eunice Nowicki; 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
Hightower.