SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 644
In Memory
of
Dorothy Dell Dean
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Dorothy Dell Dean, who
died April 19, 2019, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Dell was born on February 24, 1934, in Cass
County, Texas; she was a treasured citizen, and she inspired those
who knew her through her kindness, her commitment to helping her
fellow citizens, and her enduring spiritual faith; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy was a graduate of Booker T. Washington
High School in Dallas; she began a life of Christian devotion as a
young member of Golden Gate Baptist Church, and she later joined
the congregation of Eastgate Baptist Church, where she served in
several leadership capacities; and
WHEREAS, An active and engaged citizen, Dorothy championed
the Democratic Party, and she served as a precinct chair in
Dallas for more than 30 years; she served as a committee member
for Senate District 23 and worked for State Representative Jesse
W. Jones, and she contributed her time to numerous local, state,
and federal campaigns; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy was devoted to her husband, Artis Lee
Dean, and she will be greatly missed by her seven children, 10
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A woman of style and grace, Dorothy put all her
energy into anything she set out to accomplish, and she touched
the lives of others through her loving example; she was beloved
by many, and she will long be remembered with respect and
admiration by all who were privileged to share in her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dorothy Dell Dean; 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 Dorothy Dell Dean.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 29, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate