H.R. No. 660
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Lana Kay Andrews of Dallas on March 16, 2025, at the age
of 78; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Patty and Milton Fischer, the former
Lana Fischer was born on July 17, 1946, and raised in Corpus
Christi; she graduated from Carroll High School and Southwest Texas
State University; she shared a fulfilling marriage with her high
school sweetheart, Barry Andrews, that spanned 56 years until his
passing in 2023, and they became the proud parents of two children,
Natalie and Blake; later, Mrs. Andrews knew the joy of becoming
"LaLa" to four treasured grandchildren, Madison, Sophie, Curran,
and Bain; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews established Andrews
Distributing in Corpus Christi in 1976; as the company grew, they
became increasingly involved in philanthropy, and they continued
their charitable and civic endeavors following their move to Dallas
in 1994; longtime benefactors of the American Cancer Society, they
underwrote the annual MD Anderson Cancer Center A Conversation with
a Living Legend luncheon, which has raised millions of dollars for
cancer research, and their company backed hundreds of other
community events every year; they also supported another major
fundraiser, the Cattle Baron's Ball, hosting it eight times at
their South Texas ranch and their distribution center; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Mrs. Andrews
served as co-chair of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health
National Advisory Board; she was a valued member of The Crystal
Charity Ball, and her many contributions were recognized with her
induction into its hall of fame; in addition, she was involved in
the Vital Mind organization and worked in behalf of cardiology
research at UT Southwestern Medical Center through her work with
the Sweetheart Ball committee; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Andrews was a wonderful hostess and delighted
in entertaining; she enjoyed her Monday card group and vacations in
La Jolla, California, and she never missed a Cowboys or Mavericks
home game; a woman of faith, she was an active congregant of
Highland Park United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Warm, kind, and caring, Lana Andrews brightened the
world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lana Kay Andrews and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, Natalie McGuire and her husband, Mike, and Blake Andrews
and his wife, Tricia; to her grandchildren, Madison and Sophie
McGuire and Curran and Bain Andrews; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lana Kay
Andrews.
Meyer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 660 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House