H.R. No. 2248
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Dora Kate Howell of Waco, who passed away on April 11, 2011, at
the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Born in Comanche to Andrew and Carrie Turner Palmer
on May 29, 1914, the former Dora Kate Palmer was joined in marriage
to O. B. Howell, and they shared many happy years together until his
passing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Howell loved children and taught preschool at
Jack and Jill; she was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church
and also sang in the Baylor Senior Adult Choir; and
WHEREAS, Dora Kate Howell lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around her faith, her loved ones, and her young students,
and she will long be remembered with deep affection by all who knew
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dora Kate Howell and
extend sincere sympathy to her nieces and nephews and to her 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 Dora Kate
Howell.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2248 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House