By: Shapiro S.R. No. 780
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Dora Isabell Wynn
1-5 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Dora Isabell Wynn on
1-6 March 26, 1993, has brought a great loss to her many friends and
1-7 family, as well as to all the members of her community who were
1-8 touched by this fine woman's generosity and kindness; and
1-9 WHEREAS, A native and lifelong resident of Tyler, Ms. Wynn
1-10 received her bachelor's degree from Texas College and her master's
1-11 degree from Colorado State A&M University, and she taught for many
1-12 years in the Tyler Independent School District and at Texas College
1-13 before retiring in 1970; and
1-14 WHEREAS, One of Tyler's most distinguished civic leaders,
1-15 Ms. Wynn was instrumental in establishing the Tyler Commission for
1-16 Women; she further drew upon her leadership skills and vision as
1-17 president of the Negro Business Women's Club and as a board member
1-18 of both the North Tyler Young Men's Christian Association and the
1-19 North Tyler Day Nursery; and
1-20 WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Wynn was a committed volunteer
1-21 with many charitable and community organizations, including the
1-22 Red Cross, United Way, the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, Girl
1-23 Scouts, the League of Women Voters, and the National PTA; a devout
2-1 Christian, Ms. Wynn still found time in her busy schedule to teach
2-2 Sunday school at True Vine Baptist Church; and
2-3 WHEREAS, This remarkable individual's compassion and
2-4 generosity earned her statewide recognition in 1983 when Governor
2-5 Mark White honored her for Exceptional Distinguished Volunteer
2-6 Service; in addition, she was honored by her peers in the Tyler-area
2-7 women's service clubs when they named her the 1992 Tyler Woman of
2-8 the Year; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Ms. Wynn also was an esteemed member of several
2-10 prominent organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
2-11 Incorporated, Top Ladies of Distinction, Collegiate Club,
2-12 Phi Delta Phi, and the National Council of Negro Women, and her many
2-13 friends and colleagues in these organizations will miss both her
2-14 companionship and her tireless efforts on their behalf; and
2-15 WHEREAS, In serving her family, her church, and her
2-16 community, this extraordinary woman gave selflessly to those around
2-17 her and left them with a legacy of love and compassion by which to
2-18 remember her; Ms. Wynn truly exemplified the ideals of Christina
2-19 faith and charity, and her unique spirit will surely live on in the
2-20 hearts of the many people whose lives she touched; now, therefore,
2-21 be it
2-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-23 73rd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dora Isabell Wynn
2-24 and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: her son,
2-25 the Reverend Dr. Brady O. Hopper of Phoenix, Arizona; her
3-1 granddaughters, Carolyn Hopper and Patricia Hopper, both of
3-2 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; her former daughter-in-law,
3-3 Betty Hopper Weaver, also of Philadelphia; and all the friends and
3-4 relatives of this beloved woman; and, be it further
3-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
3-6 prepared for the members of her family as an expression of deepest
3-7 sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns
3-8 this day, it do so in memory of Dora Isabell Wynn.
3-9 _____________________________________
3-10 President of the Senate
3-11 I hereby certify that the
3-12 above Resolution was adopted by
3-13 the Senate on April 28, 1993,
3-14 by a rising vote.
3-15 _____________________________________
3-16 Secretary of the Senate
3-17 _____________________________________
3-18 Member, Texas Senate