SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120
In Memory
of
Dorothy Paula Levy Katz
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dorothy Paula Levy Katz, a longtime
community and civic leader, artist, philanthropist, and business
owner in San Antonio, who died January 4, 2011, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy was born March 24, 1922, in El Paso; she
graduated from El Paso High School and attended The University of
Texas at Austin before graduating from the University of
California at Los Angeles; she married Charles Julius Katz, Sr.,
on October 17, 1942, and they enjoyed a loving marriage for more
than 59 years until Mr. Katz's death in early 2002; and
WHEREAS, She was a longtime member of Temple Beth-El,
serving on numerous committees and chairing many events; after
years of volunteering for a variety of organizations, she became
the owner of Sol del Rio art gallery and The Different Drummer
antique shop; and
WHEREAS, A warm and optimistic person, she loved people,
art, antiques, plants and flowers, dogs, and birds; she actively
supported community organizations that enhanced the arts,
education, and health and medical research in San Antonio and
received numerous awards for her efforts; and
WHEREAS, A member of the downtown Rotary Club, she was
proud of her perfect attendance at weekly meetings and her status
as an honorary member when she could no longer attend; and
WHEREAS, A woman of uncommon grace and style, Dorothy Katz
had a positive impact on the lives of many people, and she will
long be remembered for her civic leadership, her tireless search
for beauty in all things, and her many contributions to the San
Antonio community; she was a devoted mother and grandmother, and
she leaves behind memories that will be long treasured by her
family and her many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dorothy Paula Levy Katz: her daughter and son-in-law,
Candy Katz Gardner and Buddy Gardner; her sons and
daughters-in-law, Charles J. Katz, Jr., and his wife, Roberta,
and Stephen Alan Katz and his wife, Sara; her eight grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren; and many other beloved members of
her extended family; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Dorothy Paula Levy Katz.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate