SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 344 In Memory of Kathryn Angela Lofton Allen WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Kathryn Angela Lofton Allen, who died February 7, 2025, at the age of 63; and WHEREAS, Kathy was born on May 21, 1961, and she was raised in Port Arthur; after graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School, she pursued her love of fashion in Los Angeles at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; and WHEREAS, Kathy moved back to Texas and settled with her family in Fort Worth; she enjoyed a rewarding, diverse career in the legal, communications, and fashion industries before joining American Airlines, where she served as executive assistant to a managing director until her retirement; and WHEREAS, Above all, Kathy cherished spending time with her loved ones; she was blessed with two sons, Adrian and Sean Allen, who were each a source of pride and joy to her, and her five grandchildren enriched her life immeasurably; and WHEREAS, Kathy practiced her spiritual faith in her daily life and found a sense of belonging as an active member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where she was involved in many of the church's ministries; outside of her time spent engaged with church activities and her family, Kathy enjoyed many hobbies including traveling, cooking, and gardening; and WHEREAS, A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Kathy gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and enthusiasm for life will be forever cherished by her loving family, her many friends, and by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Kathryn Angela Lofton Allen; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kathy Lofton Allen. Hancock ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate