SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 655
In Memory
of
Catherine Geraldine Green
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Catherine Geraldine Green, who died
April 21, 2015, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Green was born on June 7, 1938, in
Lafayette, Louisiana, to Joseph Watson Brown and Mary Agnes
Dartez Brown; after graduating from the Holy Rosary Institute in
Lafayette, she attended Texas Southern University, where she
earned a bachelor's degree in biology; and
WHEREAS, She enjoyed her professional work in medical
research at the Baylor College of Medicine and at The University
of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; she specialized in the
fields of virology, colon cancer, and immunology; and
WHEREAS, She married Jessie Green after her college
graduation, and she was blessed with three children, David Alan
Green, Larry V. Green, and the late Melanie G. Green; she later
became the grandmother of Meggan, Kelsey, Dylan, and Joseph, who
were a source of much pride and joy for her; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was a member of Saint Benedict the Abbot Catholic
Church, where she taught classes, served as church historian and
as president of the Saint Benedict's Seniors, and was a member of
the Ladies Auxiliary; she was also active in the community as a
volunteer with Child Advocates of Houston and the Leukemia
Lymphoma Society; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her family and friends, and she
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Catherine Geraldine Green; 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 Catherine Geraldine Green.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 29, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate