Bill Text: TX HR363 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 363 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Dorothy Dee Nicholson of San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-15 - Reported enrolled [HR363 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR363-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 363



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
	meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
	of Dorothy Dee Nicholson of San Antonio, who died on September 19,
	2009, at the age of 95; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Kerrville on March 10, 1914, to George and
	Della Owens, the former Dorothy Owens graduated from Charlton
	Pollard High School in Beaumont, where she was distinguished as the
	class essayist; she went on to attend St. Philip's College before
	earning a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Tillotson
	College and a master's degree from Texas Southern University; a
	proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, she pursued
	postgraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles,
	The University of Texas at Austin, and Trinity University; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Nicholson began her career in education as a
	teacher at Rosewood Elementary School in Austin; after moving to
	San Antonio, she taught at Dorie Miller and Fannin Elementary
	Schools and later retired as principal of Barkley/Ruiz Elementary;
	and
	WHEREAS, Baptized at St. John Baptist Church in Beaumont as a
	child, Mrs. Nicholson remained dedicated to her faith throughout
	her life; she was an active congregant of Second Baptist Church in
	San Antonio for 75 years, serving as president of the Baptist Young
	People's Union and the Women's Missionary Union and as a member of
	the hospitality committee and board of trustees; moreover, she
	founded the Willing Workers Circle and the Rebecca Circle and
	taught Sunday school; and
	WHEREAS, Following the passing of her first husband, Aubrey
	Spriggs, this esteemed woman was fortunate enough to find love a
	second time with Timothy Nicholson, with whom she enjoyed a
	fulfilling marriage until his death in 1989; and
	WHEREAS, Dorothy Nicholson lived a caring and purposeful
	life, and she will forever be remembered with great affection and
	admiration by all 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 Dorothy Dee
	Nicholson and extend sincere sympathy to her beloved friend, Helen
	Joshua; to her special nurse, Joyce Edmondson; to her nieces and
	nephews; and to all those who mourn her passing; 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 Dorothy Dee
	Nicholson.

	McClendon

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 363 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 3, 2011.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House