SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
In Memory
of
Kathy Rae Knight
WHEREAS, Kathy Rae Knight of Sonora passed away on April
29, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving behind a loving family and
many dear friends to cherish her memory; and
WHEREAS, A native of South Gate, California, the former
Kathy Rae Geesee was born on October 4, 1943, to Kenneth and Wanda
Geesee; she grew up with the companionship of four siblings,
Nancy, Richard, Jerry, and Phyllis, and she graduated in 1962
from Pleasanton High School, where she was the head cheerleader
during her senior year; and
WHEREAS, After marrying the love of her life, Rodney
Knight, Mrs. Knight moved to Sonora when her husband accepted an
assignment as a game warden for Sutton County in 1972; she worked
for a time at Westerman's Drug Store before beginning a long
career at the Lillian M. Hudspeth Memorial Hospital; she played
an instrumental role in the operation of the hospital throughout
her employment, and after she retired as its assistant
administrator, she sold homemade jewelry through her shop,
Kathy's Jewelry & Gifts; she shared 46 years of marriage with
Mr. Knight until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Knight was deeply devoted to her five
children, Joe, Debbie, Betsy, Edie, and Lonnie; she also took
immense pride in her 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren,
and she enjoyed having the opportunity to impart her baking
skills on her children and grandchildren; over the years, she
made many fond memories during family vacations to Florida, New
York, Michigan, and locations all across Texas, and she further
demonstrated her adventurousness by taking road trips to casinos
in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Although Kathy Rae Knight will be deeply missed,
she will forever hold a cherished place in the hearts of those who
were blessed to share in the warmth of her affection; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Kathy Rae Knight and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
her family: to her children, Joe Shannon and his wife, Tammy,
Debbie Norment and her husband, Darold, Betsy Knight, Edie
Knight, and Lonnie Knight and his wife, Honey; to her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; to her siblings, Nancy
Jones and her husband, Roger, and Richard Geesee and his wife,
Donna; to her brother-in-law, Kurtney Knight, and his wife, Fran;
to her numerous nieces and nephews; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Kathy Rae Knight.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 15, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate