H.R. No. 794
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 Laura Castleberry of Fort Worth, who passed away on February 20,
2011, at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 31, 1914, Mrs. Castleberry was active
in her community of faith for more than six decades; she was a
strong and able partner to her husband, the late pastor L. C.
Castleberry, who served as the superintendent of Golden Gate Church
of God in Christ of Fort Worth for 40 years; and
WHEREAS, "Mother Castleberry," as she was known to those with
whom she worshipped, was a key figure in the church and devoted
herself to all aspects of its operations; she served as a church
educator for more than 20 years, began a day-care and youth center,
and organized the junior and senior choirs; in addition, she
presided over and recruited children for the church's Sunshine
Band; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Castleberry experienced the joy of welcoming
nine children into her family and had the pleasure of seeing her
eldest son, Johnny Lee Castleberry, become the newest
superintendent of Golden Gate; and
WHEREAS, Although this esteemed woman is deeply missed, she
will forever be remembered with great admiration and affection by
all those who had the good fortune 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 Laura Castleberry and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, Bernice Castleberry-Locklin, Johnny Lee Castleberry,
Royalene Castleberry, Walter Earl Castleberry, Donald Ray
Castleberry, and Gregory Steven Castleberry; to her grandchildren
and 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 Laura
Castleberry.
Veasey
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 794 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 24, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House