H.R. No. 2213
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Kathryn Jean Nielsen Ross on May 15, 2023, at the age of
63; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Howard Nielsen and Norita Kitter
Nielsen, the former Kathy Nielsen was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July
1, 1959, and she grew up with the companionship of a brother,
Steven; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ross enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a
social worker, and she later established her own business to help
young girls in need; engaged in politics, she served as a Republican
precinct chair, and she was involved in a number of conservative
political groups; in addition, she found great strength in her
faith and gave generously of her time and talents to several church
ministries and prayer groups; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ross was a devoted mother to her daughter,
Hannah; in her leisure hours, she liked to read and spend time with
loved ones, and her life was further enriched by her passion for
food, fashion, and flowers; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her wisdom, generosity, and grace, Kathy
Ross brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will
forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kathryn Jean
Nielsen Ross and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her
family: to her daughter, Hannah Faith Ross; to her brother, Steven
Nielsen, and his wife, Denise; and to her other relatives and many
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 Kathy Ross.
Toth
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2213 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House