Bill Text: TX HR1940 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Edna E. Henderson Anderson of Waco.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-24 - Reported enrolled [HR1940 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR1940-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 1940
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Edna E.
  Henderson Anderson of Waco, who passed away on April 5, 2011, at the
  age of 94; and
         WHEREAS, Born to Rufus and Amanda Evans on August 1, 1916, in
  the Rosenthal community of McLennan County, Edna Anderson was a
  longtime employee of the Waco-McLennan County Library; she secured
  the library's first bookmobile and drove it herself, and she also
  played an instrumental role in the establishment of branch
  libraries; and
         WHEREAS, In her free time, Mrs. Anderson wrote three novels
  and published poetry; she also wrote music and played the violin and
  guitar; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson enjoyed a fulfilling marriage with her
  husband, Joe Henderson, and they became the parents of three
  children, Joe, David, and Paul; after Mr. Henderson's death, this
  esteemed woman was fortunate enough to find love a second time; she
  married Burton Anderson and shared her life with him until his
  passing; and
         WHEREAS, Edna Anderson inspired countless people with her
  love for the written word, her engagement in the world around her,
  and her generosity of spirit, and she leaves behind a legacy to
  treasure for those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Edna E. Henderson
  Anderson and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
  family: to her sons, Joe L. Henderson and his wife, Dorinda, David
  Henderson and his wife, Josfine, and Paul Henderson and his wife,
  Diane; to her grandchildren and their spouses, Steve, Angela, Clay,
  Scott and Leslie, Jason and Jennifer, and Stephanie and Mike; to her
  great-grandchildren and their spouses, Brandon and Lauren, Heath
  and Kayla, Crystal, Seth, Jesse, Tyler, and Tyler; to her
  great-great-grandchildren, Gabby Lou and Cooper; 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 Edna
  Anderson.
 
  Anderson of McLennan
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1940 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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