SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35


In Memory

of

Carolyn Bigby Northington


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Meadowlakes and Marble Falls in mourning the loss of 
Carolyn Bigby Northington, who died December 28, 2002, at the age 
of 67; and 

	WHEREAS, Sara Carolyn Bigby was born on the family farm 
in Runnels County to Minnie and Walter Nathaniel Bigby on 
August 24, 1935; she attended Texas Tech University and was a 
member of Delta Gamma Sorority; and

	WHEREAS, Carolyn married Bob Northington on 
January 30, 1954, and the couple raised three children; during 
their years of work in the oil and gas industry, they lived in 
many areas of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, including 25 years 
in Midland and nine years in Fort Worth; the couple moved to 
Meadowlakes in 1993; and

	WHEREAS, In addition to being a loving wife and mother, 
Carolyn Northington was a good businesswoman; she was co-owner 
of The Midland Company, a real estate, oil, and gas company, and 
she helped to build a natural gas liquids extraction facility; 
before she moved to the Texas Hill Country, she was an owner and 
operator of Northingtons On The Park, an upscale women's 
clothing, accessories, and gift store; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Carolyn gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew her; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Carolyn was a member of 
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church in Marble Falls; she and her 
husband were founding members of churches in Midland and 
Amarillo; and

	WHEREAS, Carolyn Northington lived her life to the fullest 
and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Carolyn Bigby Northington:  her husband of 
49 years, Bob Northington; her daughter and son-in-law, 
Diana Northington and Peter Samporano; her sons and 
daughters-in-law, Charles and Dina Northington and John and 


Michele Northington; her brother, John Bigby; her sister, 
Becky Bigby Block; and her 11 grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Carolyn Bigby Northington.
                                                                          Fraser




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 22, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate