SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
In Memory
of
Dorothy Joe Woods
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Dorothy Joe Woods of Royse City on May 14, 2023, at the
age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Eben and Ollie McClure, the former
Dorothy Joe McClure was born on January 30, 1934; she grew up with
four older siblings, Garth, Glenn, Mary Alice, and Martha Lou; on
June 23, 1951, she was united in matrimony with Mitchell Woods at
a ceremony conducted in Texarkana, Arkansas; they settled in
Rondo, and they were blessed with four children, Mitchell, Lorna,
Tonya, and Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Woods was employed as a realtor for 48 years,
and she and her husband also owned commercial greenhouses and
raised worms; later, they refurbished rental properties in the
Texarkana area; the couple shared a fulfilling relationship of 47
years before the death of Mr. Woods; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Mrs. Woods served as
a judge at the Miller County Fair, and she was an EHC leader,
Alateen counselor, and active church volunteer; she had a green
thumb, and in addition to gardening, her many hobbies included
collecting Santa Clauses, cooking for family and friends,
playing the organ and piano, painting, sewing, and crocheting;
warm and kind, she was always the first to offer help when someone
she knew was in need; she had both a strong work ethic and a great
sense of fun, and her wonderful sense of humor brightened the
days of those around her; and
WHEREAS, Although Dorothy Joe Woods is deeply missed, the
passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that she
brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Dorothy Joe Woods and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her children, Mitchell Woods Jr. and his wife, Kim,
Lorna Chander, Tonya Raymond and her husband, Michael, and
Thomas Woods and his wife, Angela; to her grandchildren, David,
Brooke, Fallon, and Ryan; to her eight great-grandchildren; 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 Dorothy Joe Woods.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate