H.R. No. 2595
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Laverne Townsend of Waco passed away on April 30,
2011, at the age of 79, leaving her loved ones to cherish their many
happy memories of time spent in her company; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Bill and Alice Canon, the former
Laverne Canon was born on February 9, 1932, in Brownwood; in May
1954, she wed Darrell Townsend, with whom she had a daughter,
Carrie, and a son, Bruce; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Townsend worked early in her career as a
telephone operator and was later employed by Montgomery Ward and
Word, Inc.; in retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and cheering on
her favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys; she was also a valued and
longtime member of Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Laverne Townsend lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around her faith and her family, and she will long be
fondly remembered by all 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 life of Laverne Townsend and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughter, Carrie Townsend Rodriguez, and her husband, Jimi; to her
son, Bruce Townsend; to her grandchildren, Brandon and Tyler
Rodriguez, Heather Warren, and Jarrett and Weston Townsend; to her
three great-grandchildren; to her brother, William R. Canon; 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 Laverne
Townsend.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2595 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House