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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Kathryn Jean Nielsen Ross on May 15, 2023, at the age of |
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63; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Howard Nielsen and Norita Kitter |
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Nielsen, the former Kathy Nielsen was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July |
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1, 1959, and she grew up with the companionship of a brother, |
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Steven; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Ross enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a |
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social worker, and she later established her own business to help |
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young girls in need; engaged in politics, she served as a Republican |
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precinct chair, and she was involved in a number of conservative |
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political groups; in addition, she found great strength in her |
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faith and gave generously of her time and talents to several church |
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ministries and prayer groups; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Ross was a devoted mother to her daughter, |
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Hannah; in her leisure hours, she liked to read and spend time with |
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loved ones, and her life was further enriched by her passion for |
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food, fashion, and flowers; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for her wisdom, generosity, and grace, Kathy |
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Ross brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will |
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forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kathryn Jean |
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Nielsen Ross and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her |
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family: to her daughter, Hannah Faith Ross; to her brother, Steven |
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Nielsen, and his wife, Denise; and to her other relatives and many |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kathy Ross. |