SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 558
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joyce Maxine Whigham Dorrycott on the grand occasion of
her 85th birthday on April 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Dorrycott is a beloved resident of San
Antonio and has lived an exemplary life of service to her
community and her state; and
WHEREAS, She has taught at both the secondary and higher
education levels, and she is a prominent supporter of the Democratic
Party, for which she has served as a campaign consultant and local
leader; and
WHEREAS, A truly outstanding citizen, Joyce Dorrycott has
served on a number of countywide commissions, and she
successfully lobbied the Texas Legislature for laws on behalf of
victims of family violence and child abuse; she established the
Family Violence unit in the Bexar County District Attorney's
Office, and she was appointed by Governor Mark White to serve the
Children's Trust Fund of Texas; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished lady married the love of her
life, Donald Francis Green in 1980; they shared a life of love and
devotion until his passing on April 26, 2008; their union created
a family of nine children, 16 grandchildren, and 10
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Dorrycott has had an immeasurable impact on
the lives of many Texans, and her 85th birthday is cause for
celebration with her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize Joyce Maxine Whigham Dorrycott as
a treasured citizen of this state and extend to her
congratulations on her 85th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate