H.R. No. 1322
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cherished memories remain to comfort the family and
friends of Rosalie Elaine Karp, who passed away on March 10, 2023,
at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, A native of Herkimer, New York, the former Rosalie
Elaine Pugia was born on November 20, 1937, to Ralph and Theresa
Pugia, and she grew up with the companionship of three brothers,
Ralph, Joseph, and Edward; she shared a rewarding marriage with the
love of her life, Theodore Karp, who preceded her in death; she was
the devoted mother of six children, Russell, Robin, Rochelle,
Paula, William, and David, and she was further blessed with 14
grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Mrs. Karp prayed, worshipped,
and read Bible devotionals daily, and she was often called upon to
pray for and with her loved ones; in her leisure time, she enjoyed
reading, dancing, spending time outdoors, and tending to her
garden, and she was an excellent cook and hostess as well; she was
also very talented at home improvement projects, and she served as a
volunteer at a local elementary school and public library; and
WHEREAS, Rosalie Karp lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around her family and her faith, and she will forever be
remembered with warmth and affection by all who were fortunate
enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rosalie Elaine Karp
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, Russell Richardson, Robin Castro, Rochelle West and her
husband, Dave, and Paula Cipollone and her husband, Brian; to her
grandchildren, William, Nicole, Stacie, Amber, Nicholas, Michael,
Owen, Joseph, David, Brian, Anthony, Dmitri, Sidney, and Delaney;
to her great-grandchildren, Jameson, Michael, Gabriel, Bella,
Michael, Jazzmine, Olivia, Eloise, Margot, Llewellyn, Vera,
Ariyah, Ashtion, Joel, Jacob, Jade, Jackson, Chloe, Breann, Kendra,
Sophia, Myron, Ethan, Ashton, Landon, Brileigh, and Dawson; to her
nieces and nephews, Michael, Susan, Edward, Kristen, Nina, Maria,
and William; 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 Rosalie
Karp.
Harris of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1322 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House