H.R. No. 2702
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In facing her battle with cancer, Catherine Nance
has demonstrated extraordinary courage, humor, grace, and tenacity
and has served as an inspiring role model to all around her; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, Ms. Nance was diagnosed with stage four
colon cancer; the discovery of her illness marked the beginning of
an arduous course of treatment that has tested her limits
physically and mentally; throughout this difficult time, she has
been sustained by the support and encouragement of her husband,
Scott, and she has given her all as mother to her two young
children, Amy and Owen; and
WHEREAS, Having initially been refused testing for colon
cancer from doctors who believed she was too young to have the
disease, Ms. Nance now serves as a passionate advocate for early
screening; she has also made it her mission to speak out as a
citizen on issues of vital concern and has traveled around the
country in support of common-sense gun control measures; she has
lobbied, marched, and made phone calls to her representatives even
while undergoing chemotherapy treatment, and she has instilled in
her children an appreciation for the importance of voting and civic
engagement; and
WHEREAS, While enduring challenges well beyond the
capabilities of most, Catherine Nance has dedicated herself
ceaselessly to making a difference, and her story is a compelling
reminder of the true strength and resilience of the human spirit;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Catherine Nance for her heroic advocacy
efforts during her battle against cancer and extend to her and her
loved ones sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Nance as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Farrar
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2702 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House