88S30603 CJM-D
 
  By: Hughes S.R. No. 15
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
  generosity of Carolyn Latham Sullivan of Marshall, who passed away
  on February 6, 2023, at the age of 90; and
         WHEREAS, The former Carolyn Latham was born to Albert and
  Hazel Latham on October 25, 1932, in Dallas; sharing in the
  companionship of her two siblings, Marion and Albert, she grew up in
  Longview and Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School with
  the Class of 1950; she continued her education at the BMI School of
  Business and went on to work at Dun & Bradstreet in Little Rock,
  Arkansas; she later became a co-owner of Sullivan Funeral Home,
  serving as its bookkeeper for many years; and
         WHEREAS, On April 6, 1951, she married Bill Sullivan Jr., and
  the couple were blessed with two daughters, Sherry and Cindy; with
  the passing years, they welcomed into their family four
  grandchildren, Clay, Stephen, John, and the late Dr. Lauren
  Gilstrap, as well as five great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Sullivan took an active role in her community,
  serving on the boards of the Camp Fire Girls, the William B. Travis
  Elementary School PTA, and the Belmont Club, among others, and she
  gave generously of her time and talents to such worthy
  organizations as the Marshall Symphony League, the Marshall
  Christian Women's Club, and the Marshall Hospital Auxiliary; a
  woman of faith, she taught Sunday school and served with the choir
  and altar guild at Trinity Episcopal Church; in her leisure hours,
  she enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and working in the garden; and
         WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, the passage of time
  will never diminish the joy and love that Carolyn Sullivan brought
  into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
  Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carolyn Latham
  Sullivan and extend sincere condolences to her family and friends;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Carolyn Sullivan.