H.R. No. 2426
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful achievements drew to a
close far too soon with the passing of Karen Michelle Peterson of
Fort Worth on March 8, 2015, at the age of 42; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 24, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the
former Karen Raper was the daughter of Gary and Barbara Raper; she
shared a rewarding relationship with her husband, Ron Peterson, and
she was the mother of three children, Megan, Joshua, and Katie, all
of whom she homeschooled; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Peterson found fulfillment in caring for her
loved ones and was sustained by a deep and abiding religious faith;
for nearly five years, she volunteered with the American Heritage
Girls Tx1171 as a squad leader, explorer unit leader, and
treasurer, and she believed strongly in the program's mission to
develop women of integrity through service to God, family,
community, and country; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 2013, Mrs. Peterson helped found
American Heritage Girls Troop Tx2415; the number chosen for the
troop represented her favorite Bible verse, Joshua 24:15, which
reads, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"; she and her
husband also joined several other families in establishing a Trail
Life USA troop, providing a similar faith-centered organization for
boys in the area; the couple shared a passion for service and gave
generously of their time and resources; and
WHEREAS, Always ready with a smile and a hug, this
warmhearted woman was a dear friend and a trusted listener who made
everyone feel appreciated; she delighted in the wonders of nature
and enjoyed sharing her enthusiasm with those around her; and
WHEREAS, Karen Peterson touched countless lives through her
kind deeds and her selfless commitment to others, and she
consistently embodied the virtues of the American Heritage Girls
Creed: compassionate, loyal, responsible, honest, helpful, pure,
resourceful, respectful, perseverant, and reverent; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Karen Michelle
Peterson and extend deepest condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Ron Peterson; to her children, Megan,
Joshua, and Katie Peterson; to her parents, Gary and Barbara Raper;
to her sister, Cheryl Based; 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 Karen
Peterson.
Krause
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2426 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House