87S10733 BHH-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 13
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Katharyn Carterette
Bock of New Braunfels were deeply saddened by her passing on
February 24, 2021, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, A native of Austin, the former Kathy Holmberg was
born to Elton Rodolph Holmberg and Carterette Dixon Holmberg on
October 14, 1940; she grew up with the companionship of a brother,
Norman, and graduated from Travis High School in 1958; in 1964, she
was introduced to Bennie Bock II, whom she married on May 29, 1965;
she became the proud mother of two daughters, Suzanne and Lucretia,
and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her
family grow to include two grandchildren, Rachel and Benjamin; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bock demonstrated her business acumen as
office manager and bookkeeper at her husband's law firm, and she was
a stalwart supporter of Mr. Bock's political career, including his
tenure with the Texas House of Representatives; active in her
community, Mrs. Bock was a member of the Dittlinger Memorial
Library board, the Comal County Courthouse Restoration Committee,
and St. John's Episcopal Church vestry; and
WHEREAS, Although Kathy Bock is greatly missed, this beloved
woman has left her family and friends with many cherished memories,
and she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Katharyn
Carterette Bock and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her husband, Bennie Bock; to her daughters, Suzanne
Badger and her husband, Brian, and Lucretia Bock; to her
grandchildren, Rachel and Benjamin Badger; to her brother, Norman
Holmberg; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Kathy Bock.