H.R. No. 1977
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Hattye Rogers of Terrell on April 7, 2013, at the age of
84; and
WHEREAS, The former "Jo" Carr was born in Lone Oak on October
31, 1928, to Frankie and Bettie Ann Carr; she graduated from Lone
Oak High School in 1946, and she went on to work in the new accounts
department at American National Bank of Texas, where she was
employed for 20 years before her retirement; and
WHEREAS, She married Joe Rogers on November 5, 1949, and the
couple shared more than six decades together and were blessed with
three sons, Randy, Bill, and Steve; their family eventually grew to
include seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rogers was a faithful member of the First
Baptist Church of Terrell and volunteered much of her time to the
congregation; she was also involved in her community as a member of
the Tuesday Morning Coffee Group, the Terrell Book Review Club, and
the Red Hat Ladies Club; and
WHEREAS, Known for her simple acts of kindness, Mrs. Rogers
always made her loved ones feel special on their birthdays, and she
reached out to them with cards on special holidays as well; in
addition, she took pleasure in any opportunity to cook for her
family; among her other interests was traveling, and she enjoyed
trips both near and far; she brimmed with energy throughout her
life, and she delighted others with her positive attitude; and
WHEREAS, Jo Rogers touched the hearts of countless people
with her caring and selfless nature, and she leaves behind a legacy
to treasure for those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Hattye "Jo" Rogers
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Joe T. Rogers; to her children, Randy Rogers and his wife,
Melinda, Bill Rogers and his wife, Synde, and Steve Rogers and his
wife, Debi; to her grandchildren, Mitchell Rogers and his wife,
Michelle, Jonathan Rogers and his wife, Kerri, David Rogers and his
wife, Brittany, and Adam, Casey, Meredith, and Jake Rogers; to her
great-grandchildren, Lyla, Caleb, and Casen Rogers; to her niece,
Martha Taylor; 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 Hattye "Jo"
Rogers.
Gooden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1977 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House