H.R. No. 2904
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the tragic loss on September 27, 2013, of three beloved members of
the Borger community, Charles Edward Washburn Jr., 91, his wife,
Vonnie Washburn, 87, and their daughter, Cheryl Anne Dacus, 56; and
WHEREAS, Caring parents and grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Washburn nurtured a loving family that included their 4
children, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; together
with their daughter, they drew inspiration from their strong
religious faith and were valued members of the First Baptist Church
of Borger; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Washburn was born in Foard on May 31, 1922, to
Charles and Irene Washburn; he answered his country's call to duty
during World War II, serving in the navy with the 4th Special
Battalion of the Seabees, and went on to enjoy a career as a
supervisor with Phillips Petroleum Company; and
WHEREAS, The former Vonnie Williamson, affectionately known
as "Bess," was born to Vaughn and Nan Williamson on March 1, 1926,
in Haskell County; a member of the Borger Music Club, she played
piano and organ in churches from an early age, and she further
contributed to her community as an election judge; and
WHEREAS, The former Cheryl Anne Washburn was born on August
5, 1957, in Borger; she served as the co-owner of Dakes Catering in
Borger and was also a past president of the Borger Music Club and a
member of the Boomtown Theater; she was involved in her church as a
nursery worker, Sunday school teacher, children's choir director,
and vacation Bible school organizer, and in addition, she coached
softball and taught swimming lessons; devoted to her husband,
David, and her three children, Angela, Emily, and Damon, she
delighted all who knew her with her radiant smile and irrepressible
laughter; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to their faith, their family, and their
community, these three remarkable Texans were a blessing in many
lives, and they will forever be remembered with great tenderness
and affection by all those who held them dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the memory of Charles
Edward Washburn Jr., Vonnie Williamson Washburn, and Cheryl Anne
Dacus and extend deepest condolences to the members of their
family: to Mr. and Mrs. Washburn's children, Larry Washburn and his
wife, Sandra, Terry Washburn and his wife, Ruthie, and Doug
Washburn and his wife, Janie; to Mrs. Washburn's siblings, Gene,
Frank, Doug, and Tom Williamson, Patsy Poynor, and Ruthie Bankston;
to Mrs. Dacus's husband, David Dacus, and her children, Angela
Wakefield and her husband, Sam, and Emily Rios and her husband,
Jose; to Mrs. Dacus's grandchildren, Aralyn Wakefield, Sterling
Dacus, and Eloria Wakefield; and to their other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles
Edward Washburn Jr., Vonnie Williamson Washburn, and Cheryl Anne
Dacus.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2904 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House