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H.R. No. 821
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived tempers
the profound sadness the passing of Lenora Dorsett brings to all who
loved this esteemed Texan, who passed away on February 28, 2005, at
the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dorsett and her husband, Tim, owned and
operated the Dorsett 221 Truck Stop, and built the business into one
of the finest in Texas; in addition, they owned Dorsett Ditching,
Inc., and brought water to many communities that otherwise would
not have had it; and
WHEREAS, A woman who was as generous as she was successful,
Mrs. Dorsett, together with her husband, brightened the lives of
children in the area by providing the financial support needed to
ensure that they received Christmas presents and turkeys during the
holidays; the Dorsetts were also enthusiastic supporters of the
Hays County and Travis County Livestock Show auctions, where they
often purchased livestock from participating young people; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dorsett will be remembered by family and
friends for her sweet personality and charitable nature, and her
spirit will long endure in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lenora Dorsett and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, Ronnie, Dennis, Linda, Larry, and Patrick Dorsett, and
their spouses; to her grandchildren, Timothy, Skip, Justin, Andy,
Sterling, Blake, Kimberly, Travis, Bridget, Ashley, and Ethan
Dorsett, Brandon and Kristine Keily, Katherine Rayas, and Mitchel,
Michael, and Jasmine Cantrell; to her nine great-grandchildren; to
her brothers, Billy and Jimmy Carnline; and to her other relatives
and friends; 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 Lenora
Dorsett.
Rose
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 821 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2005.
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Chief Clerk of the House