88R6381 CJM-D

By: Springer S.R. No. 70

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and Dorothy Doss of Fort Worth reached that impressive milestone in her life in 2022; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Doss grew up in Weatherford, and while working at a bank one summer, she met a young banker named James Houston Doss Jr., whose family's roots in Parker County dated back to 1855; the couple were married in the town's Presbyterian Church, and they shared many years together as leading citizens of Weatherford; they were blessed with two sons, Jim and John, and a daughter, Nancy; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, the Doss family were generous supporters of Weatherford College, and later in life, Mrs. Doss played a vital role in the restoration of the church where she and her husband were married; Mr. Doss passed away in 2000, and in 2006, the James and Dorothy Doss Heritage and Culture Center opened in Weatherford; this handsome, 23,000-square-foot museum is dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of Parker County through its collections, exhibitions, and events; and

WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Doss lives in retirement in Fort Worth, where she delights in the company of her friends and loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Dorothy Doss has witnessed a panorama of change over the course of a century, and her birthday provides a welcome opportunity for those who know and love her to share their appreciation for the service she has rendered to her community and for the joy she has imparted to others throughout her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dorothy Doss on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Doss as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.