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78S30044 MW-D

By:  Lewis                                                      H.C.R. No. 20 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Dovie Jean Webber of Fort 
Worth were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed health 
care professional and civic leader on July 11, 2003, at the age of 
65; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 8, 1938, in Lindale, Mrs. Webber 
graduated from Fort Worth's I. M. Terrell High School before 
attending Prairie View A&M University; she completed her 
undergraduate studies at the University of North Texas (UNT) and 
was the first African American to graduate from the university's 
library service program; Mrs. Webber also earned a master's degree 
at UNT in the study of aging and enjoyed an outstanding 35-year 
career in the health care industry, ably serving as a facility 
owner, service provider, and consultant; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Webber was an active volunteer in her community 
as well, and she gave freely of her time and talents to a host of 
worthy organizations, including the Women's Division of the Fort 
Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor's Committee on the Status of 
Women, the Fort Worth Tarrant County Black Historical and 
Genealogical Society, and the American Association of University 
Women; she was also a charter member of the National Center on Black 
Aged and an organizing member of the Mid-Cities Chapter of Links, 
Inc.; and
	WHEREAS, Lending her exceptional leadership skills to 
promote the greater good, Mrs. Webber served as a board member for 
the Girl Scouts of America, the Parenting Center, the Fort Worth 
Economic Development Corporation, Junior Achievement, Planned 
Parenthood, and the Arlington Women's Shelter; in addition, she 
contributed her expertise to the United Way's budget committee and 
served as chair of the YWCA's Highland Park Branch; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished civic leader shared 42 years of 
marriage with entrepreneur and former Texas State Representative 
Bobby G. Webber; throughout her life, she maintained an active 
interest in politics and civic engagement that led to her 
participation in the League of Women Voters, Leadership Fort Worth, 
and Leadership Arlington; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Webber was a tireless worker in 
behalf of Cyrene Episcopal Church, where she worshiped; widely 
respected and admired in her community and much beloved by family 
and friends, Mrs. Webber will be profoundly missed; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dovie Jean 
Webber and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to 
her husband, the Honorable Bobby G. Webber; to her daughter, 
Vanessa "Candy" Webber; to her grandson, Alvin James II; to her 
mother, Elnora Woods; to her brothers, John Arthur Woods, Charles 
Abdul Haqq, and Kenneth Woods; to her sisters, Carolyn Phillips and 
Myron Jackson; and to her in-laws, nieces, nephews, and many other 
relatives and 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Dovie Jean Webber.