SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 361 In Memory of Sandra Lee Anderson WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Lorena in mourning the loss of Sandra Lee Anderson, who died March 7, 2015, at the age of 67; and WHEREAS, Sandy Anderson was born on August 22, 1947, to Charles and Glendine Sears in Richwood, West Virginia; she graduated from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, New York; and WHEREAS, She married Charles "Doc" Anderson on August 21, 1981, and they enjoyed more than 33 years of marriage together; she was blessed with a son, Thomas Schmidt and with three grandsons, Jonathan Reyes and Bradlee and Jaeson Estes; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson took part in a wide range of activities in her adopted hometown of Lorena; she was an advocate for the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo and was involved with the McLennan County Republican Ladies Club and the McLennan County Republican Club; and WHEREAS, She was an active participant in her husband's work, both as a helper at Anderson Veterinary Hospital and Top Notch Ranch and as a dedicated supporter of his political campaigns; and WHEREAS, She was an accomplished bowler and competed at local, state, and national levels with her team, the Byrd House, for more than 25 years; she was an avid football fan of the Texas Aggies and the Dallas Cowboys; and WHEREAS, Sandy Anderson was a woman of warmth and compassion who gave unselfishly to others, and her courage during her long battle with multiple myeloma, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in her life; and WHEREAS, She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Sandra Lee Anderson; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sandra Lee Anderson. Birdwell ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2015, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate