88S20262 JRI-D
 
  By: Howard 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.