83R28198 JNC-D
By: Turner of Harris H.R. No. 2201
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Catherine Ferguson, the mother of our esteemed
colleague, the Honorable Helen Giddings, passed away on May 3,
2013, at the age of 89, and with her death, a full and generous life
has drawn to a close; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Dallas Metroplex on August 12, 1923, the
former Catherine Warren was the youngest of 11 children of Norris
and Susie Warren; she married her high school sweetheart, L. D.
Roberts, and the couple were blessed with a daughter, Helen, with
whom she shared a special bond; and
WHEREAS, Following the passing of her husband, Mrs. Ferguson
was fortunate enough to find love again with Arthur Ferguson, and
together they enjoyed many happy years of marriage; she was devoted
to the care of her home and her family, which grew to include three
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a
great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ferguson earned a reputation for her
exceptional culinary skills, delighting her relatives and friends
with delicious meals; eventually, she established a successful
home-based catering business and became renowned for her specialty
cheesecake; and
WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, Mrs. Ferguson drew
inspiration from her Christian faith; active in Greater New Bethel
Baptist Church for most of her adult life, she later joined her
daughter and granddaughter in attendance at St. Luke "Community"
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Cherished by all who knew her, Catherine Ferguson
leaves behind an enduring legacy of warmth and kindness that her
loved ones will forever carry close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Catherine Ferguson
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughter, Helen Giddings; to her grandchildren, Camellia Kennedy
and her husband, Yardley, Lisa Fields, and Stanley Giddings; to her
great-grandchildren, Yarmon, Geoffrey, Marcus, Jakeob, and Jordan;
to her great-great-grandchild, Yale Kennedy; and to her other
relatives and 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 Catherine
Ferguson.