SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 251
In Memory
of
Dorothy Jean Johnson Guillory
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Dorothy Jean Johnson Guillory, who recently died; and WHEREAS, Dorothy Jean Johnson was born March 19, 1922, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Homer and Josephine Johnson; she attended Kemp High School in Bryan, Texas, and Franklin Beauty School; she enjoyed a long marriage to Raymond Guillory, and the couple was blessed with six children; and WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a member of the Fourth Missionary Baptist Church in Bryan and Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Houston; and WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, Dorothy 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, Mrs. Guillory 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 Dorothy Jean Johnson Guillory: her sons, Homer, Jeffrey, and Leslie, and their wives, Brenda, Consuelo, and Santina; her daughter, Beverly Lewis, and her husband, Freddie; her daughter, Bridgette Guillory, and her husband, Frank; and her 17 grandchildren and 15 great-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 Dorothy Jean Johnson Guillory. Ellis ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2003, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate