87R11068 JRI-D
By: King of Hemphill H.R. No. 205
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Kathryn Thompson of Miami, Texas, who passed away on
February 5, 2021, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Kathryn Adelia LaMaster and Samuel
Jacob Judice, Kay Thompson was born on August 29, 1946, in Liberty,
and she grew up with the companionship of a brother, Sammy; after
graduating from Perryton High School, she attended the University
of Hawaii and Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky; she
subsequently transferred to West Texas State University, where she
earned a degree in education, and in 1968, she moved to Miami to
begin her teaching career; she taught various grades at Miami
Elementary School for 30 years, until her retirement in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Ms. Thompson was a
member of the Miami Independent School District board of trustees,
and she also volunteered at the Tralee Crisis Center in Pampa; a
woman of deep faith, she was a longtime member of First Christian
Church in Miami, where she served on the board of directors; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Thompson enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, Alan "Butch" Thompson, with whom she
shared a rewarding marriage that spanned five decades; she was the
proud mother of two children, Tandy and Brock, and with the passing
years, she experienced the joy of welcoming into her family five
grandchildren, Ty, Trent, Kathryn, Olivia, and Max; in her leisure
hours, she delighted in hosting gatherings and playing bridge, but
above all else, she treasured time spent with her loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Kay Thompson led a caring and purposeful life, and
her loss is keenly felt by all who were touched by her affection and
friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kathryn Thompson
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Butch Thompson; to her children, Tandy Diamond and her
husband, Jason, and Brock Thompson and his wife, Berkley; to her
grandchildren, Ty Thompson, Trent Thompson, Kathryn "Kate"
Diamond, Olivia Diamond, and Max Diamond; to her brother, Sammy
Judice, and his wife, Sandy; and to her other relatives and friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kay
Thompson.