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By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 155


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Kathleen Bratton Voigt were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed lady on August 12, 2003, at the age of 93; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Voigt graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor of business administration degree, and she continued her studies at St. Mary's University, earning a master of arts degree in government; and WHEREAS, Actively involved in politics, Mrs. Voigt served with distinction as secretary of the Democrats of Texas, and she was honored by the Young Democrats of Texas; over the years, Mrs. Voigt came to know four U.S. presidents, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton; and WHEREAS, This distinguished Texan led a rich and rewarding life; through her hard work and an abiding commitment to her ideals, she positively influenced the lives of others, and her memory will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kathleen Bratton Voigt and extend deepest sympathies to the members of her family: to her daughter, Karen Offer; to her grandson, Lex Offer; to her nieces and nephews, Jody Mallet, Jerry Campbell and her husband, Ron, and Comer Alden; 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 Kathleen Bratton Voigt.