SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
In Memory
of
Carolyn Sullivan
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Carolyn Latham Sullivan of Marshall, who passed
away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The former Carolyn Latham was born to Albert and
Hazel Latham on October 25, 1932, in Dallas; sharing in the
companionship of her two siblings, Marion and Albert, she grew up
in Longview and Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School
with the Class of 1950; she continued her education at the BMI
School of Business and went on to work at Dun & Bradstreet in
Little Rock, Arkansas; she later became a co-owner of Sullivan
Funeral Home, serving as its bookkeeper for many years; and
WHEREAS, On April 6, 1951, she married Bill Sullivan Jr.,
and the couple were blessed with two daughters, Sherry and Cindy;
with the passing years, they welcomed into their family four
grandchildren, Clay, Stephen, John, and the late Dr. Lauren
Gilstrap, as well as five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sullivan took an active role in her
community, serving on the boards of the Camp Fire Girls, the
William B. Travis Elementary School PTA, and the Belmont Club,
among others, and she gave generously of her time and talents to
such worthy organizations as the Marshall Symphony League, the
Marshall Christian Women's Club, and the Marshall Hospital
Auxiliary; a woman of faith, she taught Sunday school and served
with the choir and altar guild at Trinity Episcopal Church; in
her leisure hours, she enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and
working in the garden; and
WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, the passage of time
will never diminish the joy and love that Carolyn Sullivan
brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Carolyn Latham Sullivan and extend sincere condolences to her
family 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 Carolyn Sullivan.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 12, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate