SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 311
In Memory
of
Carolyn Mendoza
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Carolyn Cline Mendoza of White Oak on March 7, 2023, at
the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Nathalee and Marshall Cline, the
former "Sue" Cline was born in Evansville, Indiana, on July 31,
1942, and she grew up with the companionship of her sister,
Marsha Lee; after moving to Texas, she graduated from White Oak
High School in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mendoza was the proud mother of three
children, Sondra, Rhonda, and an infant son, Thomas Melvin
Lockhart Jr., who preceded her in death; with the passing years,
she had the privilege of seeing her treasured family grow to
include three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong fan of the White Oak High School
Roughnecks, Ms. Mendoza never missed a football game if she could
help it, and she was a dedicated member of the White Oak Football
Moms' Club and an avid supporter of the Regiment of Roughneck
marching band; in her leisure time, she enjoyed crafting, and she
made beaded necklaces, candles, and homecoming mums; and
WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, Sue Mendoza
has left her loved ones with many cherished memories, and they
will forever hold her close in their heart; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Carolyn Cline
Mendoza and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her
passing: to her daughters, Sondra Lockhart and Rhonda Foster and
her husband, Mike; to her grandchildren, Michael Wooddell and his
wife, Sally, Michaela Norwood and her husband, Johnathan, and
Marshall Wooddell and his wife, Mariah; to her
great-grandchildren, Elliott, Samuel, Guinevere, and Royri; to
her nephew, William Hamilton; to her ex-husband, Fidel Mendoza;
and to her many 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Sue Mendoza.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 15, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate