H.R. No. 1725
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
comfort those saddened by the death of Donna L. Carey of Robinson on
March 25, 2011, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, A native of Illinois, Donna Carey was born on July
30, 1931, to Lenard and Louise Chesser; she married Laylen Carey in
1949, and they shared more than three decades together before his
passing; the couple were blessed with six children, Dennis, David,
Linda, Donald, Maryann, and Patrick; and
WHEREAS, Retired from the U.S. Postal Service, this beloved
matriarch enjoyed bird-watching, visiting the Texas Gulf Coast, and
spending time with her family and friends, whose days she often
brightened with thoughtful cards; she was long active in her
community of faith, attending Gospel Lighthouse Church in Dallas
for many years before joining Grace Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Donna Carey possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and countless lives were enriched
by her warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Donna L. Carey and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, Dennis Carey and his wife, Judy, David Carey and his wife,
Martha, Linda Williams, Donald Carey and his wife, Carla, Maryann
Fields, and Patrick Carey and his wife, Cindy; to her 12
grandchildren and three 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 Donna L.
Carey.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1725 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House