H.R. No. 1725

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
	comfort those saddened by the death of Donna L. Carey of Robinson on
	March 25, 2011, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Illinois, Donna Carey was born on July
	30, 1931, to Lenard and Louise Chesser; she married Laylen Carey in
	1949, and they shared more than three decades together before his
	passing; the couple were blessed with six children, Dennis, David,
	Linda, Donald, Maryann, and Patrick; and
	WHEREAS, Retired from the U.S. Postal Service, this beloved
	matriarch enjoyed bird-watching, visiting the Texas Gulf Coast, and
	spending time with her family and friends, whose days she often
	brightened with thoughtful cards; she was long active in her
	community of faith, attending Gospel Lighthouse Church in Dallas
	for many years before joining Grace Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, Donna Carey possessed a generosity of spirit that
	expressed itself in myriad ways, and countless lives were enriched
	by her warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Donna L. Carey and
	extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
	children, Dennis Carey and his wife, Judy, David Carey and his wife,
	Martha, Linda Williams, Donald Carey and his wife, Carla, Maryann
	Fields, and Patrick Carey and his wife, Cindy; to her 12
	grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; 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 Donna L.
	Carey.
	Anderson of McLennan
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1725 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.
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	Chief Clerk of the House