84R26771 MGB-D By: Rose H.R. No. 2493 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut short, but all those who shared in the love and friendship of D'Lisa Kelley may find comfort in their treasured memories of this special young woman, who died on March 14, 2014, at the age of 24; and WHEREAS, The daughter of LaSondra Kelley and Timothy Gunter, D'Lisa Kelley was born in Dallas on July 24, 1989; she was the oldest of four children, and she was always very protective of her younger siblings; after attending W. W. Bushman Elementary School and O. W. Holmes Middle School, she continued her education at A. Maceo and North Dallas High Schools; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kelley was devoted to her son, Dunyae Dupree, and she loved to bring her relatives together to share each other's company and enjoy her fine cooking; with her wonderful sense of humor, she kept everyone laughing, and her vibrant personality brightened the days of innumerable people; and WHEREAS, Although her days were far too few, D'Lisa Kelley brought great joy into the lives of her friends and family members, and she will forever hold a cherished place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of D'Lisa Kelley and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her son, Dunyae Dupree; to her mother, LaSondra Kelley; to her father, Timothy Gunter Sr.; to her grandparents, Roy and Marjurita Kelley and Frank Gunter; to her sisters, Jasmine and Lashaun Steward; to her brother, Timothy Gunter Jr.; to her nieces, Adrianna and Jayda Green; to her nephew, Adrian Green Jr.; and to her many 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 D'Lisa Kelley.