By: Nixon S.R. No. 1070
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is especially pleased to join the
1-3 citizens of Nacogdoches in paying tribute to Lorene Cariker Dorsey
1-4 on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and
1-5 WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her generous
1-6 nature, her cheerfulness, and her love for people; she has dedicated
1-7 her life to the service of others; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Clayton, Texas, on May 29, 1895, to
1-9 Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Cariker, Lorene was the oldest of four children;
1-10 she moved with her family at an early age to Cushing, Texas, where
1-11 she attended grade school; continuing her education at Southwest
1-12 Texas Normal School in San Marcos, she earned her teaching
1-13 certificate and began her teaching career at Cairo, Texas; and
1-14 WHEREAS, Lorene Cariker and James B. Dorsey were married in
1-15 1915, and she became a loving wife and devoted mother to their three
1-16 children, Fred, James, and Mary Frances; the couple spent most of
1-17 their married life in Nacogdoches where Lorene became very active
1-18 in community affairs and her church; she is the proud grandmother
1-19 of eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and
1-20 WHEREAS, A highly respected member of her community for many
1-21 years, Mrs. Dorsey is a member of First Baptist Church where she
1-22 taught the women's Sunday school class for 35 years; she is also
1-23 a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonial
2-1 Dames; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Lorene Dorsey has been and continues to be a
2-3 magnificent inspiration and spiritual force in the lives of all
2-4 those who have had the privilege of knowing this remarkable
2-5 individual; now, therefore, be it
2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-7 74th Legislature, hereby recognize Lorene Cariker Dorsey as a
2-8 treasured citizen of her town and state with best wishes for
2-9 continued health and happiness; and, be it further
2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-11 this distinguished Texan as a memento of this significant milestone
2-12 in her life.
2-13 ______________________________________
2-14 President of the Senate
2-15 I hereby certify that the above
2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17 on May 15, 1995.
2-18 ______________________________________
2-19 Secretary of the Senate
2-20 ______________________________________
2-21 Member, Texas Senate