Bill Text: TX SR435 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 435 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Pamela Jeanne Rogers of Fort Worth.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-11 - Reported enrolled [SR435 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR435-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435


	In Memory
	of
	Pamela Jeanne Rogers

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Pamela Jeanne
	Rogers, who died February 15, 2013, at the age of 55; and
	WHEREAS, Pam Rogers was born August 28, 1957, in Dallas;
	she graduated from Richland High School and earned bachelor's and
	master's degrees from Texas Woman's University; and
	WHEREAS, She served as an educator at various area
	universities and maintained a career as an artist, and she built
	a legacy of positive activism to secure civil rights for members
	of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community; and
	WHEREAS, She was a cofounder of the rights advocacy group
	Fairness Fort Worth and played an important role in its response
	to the Rainbow Lounge raid; she designed T-shirts, banners, and
	advertisements for the organization's outreach efforts, and she
	was known for her ability to guide discussions toward
	constructive policy proposals and practices; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, determination, and
	compassion, she was untiring in her work to ensure that civil
	rights were extended to all, and her strength, her wise counsel,
	and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
	forgotten by those who were privileged to share in her life; and
	WHEREAS, Pam Rogers was beloved by many, and she leaves
	behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
	countless friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Pamela Jeanne Rogers: her partner, Angi
	Brown; and her siblings, Ed, Rob, Barbara, Doug, and Paul; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Pamela Rogers.
	Davis



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 11, 2013, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate