79R16797 BJM-D

By:  Geren                                                        H.R. No. 1624



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Debora Jean Kennedy of Fort 
Worth on March 3, 2005, at the age of 37, has brought a profoundly 
felt loss to the family and many friends of this beloved woman; and
	WHEREAS, Born on February 5, 1968, in Thornton, Colorado, Ms. 
Kennedy earned her bachelor's degree from Bethany College in 
Lindsborg, Kansas, and had been a kindergarten and prekindergarten 
teacher at Effie Morris Elementary School in Lake Worth for 14 
years; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, she took great joy in 
making scrapbooks and photograph albums for her family; moreover, 
she was a valued member of the Light of the World Lutheran Church 
and was instrumental in the development of its prekindergarten 
program; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Debora Kennedy 
will remember her zest for life and her love for her family; 
although she will be sorely missed, her memory will live on in the 
hearts of those whose lives she so richly blessed with her kindness 
and friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Debora Jean 
Kennedy and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to 
her husband, Scott Kennedy; to her children, Rebecca and Rachel 
Kennedy; to her parents, Jacquie and Jim Strauch; to her brother, 
Greg Strauch; to her grandmother, Betty Shapard; and to all who 
mourn the loss of this much-loved woman; 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 Debora Jean 
Kennedy.