78S40106 MDM-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 27 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Betty Richardson of Eldorado 
on October 13, 2003, at the age of 81, has deeply saddened this 
beloved woman's family and host of friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 5, 1922, in Keystone, Indiana, Mrs. 
Richardson later moved with her family to Seminole, Oklahoma; 
during World War II, she went to work in Oklahoma City as a riveter, 
in response to her country's call for civilian support of the 
defense effort; and
	WHEREAS, She married Kennith Richardson in 1945, beginning an 
enduring union that was built on a solid foundation of mutual love, 
trust, and respect; the devoted matriarch of a close-knit family, 
Mrs. Richardson was blessed with two children and six 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, This gracious woman was a dedicated homemaker and an 
accomplished seamstress and cook, and she took pleasure in 
providing her loved ones with the fruits of her labors; she created 
formal dresses for her daughter's special occasions, and in later 
years, she and her husband teamed up for baking and candy-making 
endeavors, such as putting together "care packages" of chocolate 
turtles and homemade jerky for their grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Betty Richardson was truly a blessing in the lives 
of countless people, and she will long be remembered for her 
generosity and her deep commitment to family and community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Betty Richardson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her 
family: to her children and their spouses, Dan and Kristi 
Richardson and Gay and Charlie Adams; to her grandchildren, Nathan 
Richardson, Paul Richardson, Kasey Leah, Kylie MacLellan, Chip 
Adams, and Colt Adams; to her sister, Wilma Owen; to her brother, 
Bob Twibell; to her sister-in-law, Nell Twibell; and to all who 
mourn the passing of this cherished woman; 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 Betty 
Richardson.