SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 209

In Memory

of

Dorothy Dowell Bryan

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Dorothy Dowell Bryan, who died January 31, 2007, at the age of 78; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Dowell was born in Houston on February 6, 1928, to Martin and LaVeeda Dowell; she married the love of her life, William F. Bryan, on February 2, 1951; and

WHEREAS, She was the first woman to be elected to the board of trustees of the Northeast Independent School District; until her illness prevented it, she volunteered every week at the headquarters of the Bexar County Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church for 50 years; all who knew her will long remember her charm, her courage, and her generous spirit; and

WHEREAS, She was a dearly beloved mother and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured for years to come by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Dorothy Dowell Bryan: her daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Eddie Davis, Julie McClure, and Justice Sandee Bryan Marion and Dr. Homero R. Garza; her grandchildren, Rachael Huff, Joshua Davis, Natalee Marion, Elizabeth McClure, William McClure, and Nicole Garza; and her five great-grandchildren; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 Dowell Bryan. Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate