H.R. No. 297



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with meaningful moments 
and exceptional accomplishments may comfort the family and friends 
of Cora Faye Dixon Clayton of San Antonio, who passed away on 
September 14, 2005, at the age of 64; and
	WHEREAS, The first African American congressional staff 
member from south of the Mason-Dixon line, Mrs. Clayton 
distinguished herself as an employee of Congressman Henry B. 
Gonzalez for 30 years; an able communicator, she acted as the 
congressman's personal secretary and researched various issues for 
constituents; and
	WHEREAS, Born on September 25, 1940, in San Antonio, this 
esteemed Texan graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School and 
received her bachelor's degree in business from Our Lady of the Lake 
University; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Clayton was a dedicated community advocate and 
spent most of her professional life and early retirement 
volunteering for charities; she also enjoyed spending time with her 
daughters, watching baseball, and playing bridge with friends; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved by friends and family, Cora Faye Dixon 
Clayton will be dearly missed by all those who were privileged to 
know her, and her memory will continue to inspire others for many 
years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Cora Faye Dixon Clayton and extend sincere sympathy to the members 
of her family:  to her daughters, Tina Marie Clayton and Michelle 
"Toni" Clayton Collier; to her son-in-law, Larry Collier; to her 
brothers, Ralph and Jessy Dixon; to her sister, Marian Dixon; and to 
her other relatives and 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 Cora 
Faye Dixon Clayton.

                                                                       McClendon


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 297 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 10, 2006.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House