H.R. No. 17
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Alyson Evans Anderson of Austin on January 26, 2023, at
the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Fondly known as "Bitsy" to loved ones, the former
Alyson Evans was born in San Antonio on December 28, 1944, to Wilbur
and Lillian Evans, and she grew up with the companionship of two
siblings, Mary Beth and Terry; after graduating from Austin High
School, she attended the University of Dallas Nursing School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson became a nurse in the intensive care
unit at Brackenridge Hospital, and her many contributions included
caring for injured victims of the tower shooting at The University
of Texas at Austin; she went on to work at Bailey Square Surgery
Center before joining St. David's Day Surgery, where she was
employed during the final years of her career; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Anderson enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, Rodney, with whom she shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned more than five decades; she took great pride
in their children, Nicole and Brian, and over the years, she had the
pleasure of seeing her cherished family grow to include two
grandchildren, Michaela and Cash; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Anderson was a longtime
member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, where she taught
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes; she also volunteered
at her children's schools, and she was a generous donor to an
orphanage from a young age; in her leisure time, she enjoyed
traveling with her family; and
WHEREAS, A kind and caring woman, Alyson Anderson will be
deeply missed, and those who held her dear will forever remember the
warmth and joy she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Alyson Evans Anderson and extend sincere condolences to the
members of her family: to her husband, Rodney; to her children,
Nicole Arenas and her husband, Laffit, and Brian Anderson; to her
grandchildren, Michaela and Cash Arenas; to her brother, Terry
Evans, and his wife, Donna; to her brother-in-law, Stephen
Anderson, and his wife, Lisa; 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 Alyson
Evans Anderson.
Howard
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 17 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on July 13, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House