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78R6016 MMS-D

By:  Mabry                                                        H.R. No. 272



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at 
the tragic and untimely loss of Janice Roberson, a beloved Waco 
educator and community leader who died February 14, 2003, at the age 
of 61; and
	WHEREAS, Born January 27, 1942, in Winslow, Arizona, Mrs. 
Roberson attended public school in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, where 
she completed high school as valedictorian in 1960; she went on to 
graduate from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Lubbock, earn 
a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas, and receive a 
graduate degree in education from Texas Woman's University; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Roberson worked as a psychiatric nurse and then 
taught vocational nursing in Lubbock before moving with her family 
to Waco in 1969; she was associated with McLennan Community College 
(MCC) for 31 years, beginning as a registered nursing instructor 
and later serving as director of the registered nursing program and 
as division director of health sciences programs; in addition to 
overseeing the eight fields of study within her division, she was 
active in developing and improving nursing and health career 
programs throughout the state; and
	WHEREAS, A valued member of the Waco community, Mrs. Roberson 
was selected as a Leadership Waco candidate, worked with the senior  
citizens council, and served on the board of Planned Parenthood; 
and
	WHEREAS, Janice Roberson was married in 1963 to David Edward 
Roberson, and the couple rejoiced as their family grew to include a 
son, daughter-in-law, and grandson; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to her family, engaged in her community, and 
committed to advancing health careers education in the Lone Star 
State, Mrs. Roberson aided and enriched the lives of countless 
individuals over the years, and her memory will be forever 
cherished by those who were blessed to share her love and 
friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Janice Roberson and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to her 
husband, David E. Roberson, Sr.; to her son, David E. Roberson, Jr., 
and his wife, Kristen; to her grandson, David E. Roberson III; to 
her sister, Carolyn Opfer; and to her other relatives and many 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family, and that when the Texas 
House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 
Janice Roberson.