Bill Text: TX SR59 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Carolyn Doss Kerns.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-11-30 - Reported enrolled [SR59 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR59-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59
In Memory
of
Carolyn Kerns
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Carolyn Doss Kerns of Gladewater, who passed away on
August 19, 2023, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Born in November 1934, the former Carolyn Doss was
one of 10 children born to Leonard and Ludie Doss; she grew up in
the East Texas area and graduated from Kilgore High School in
1953; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kerns married Kenneth W. Kerns in 1955, and
the couple shared a rewarding marriage until his passing in 1991;
she was the proud mother of three children, Kevan, Karen, and
Kenna, and with the passing years, she had the privilege of
seeing her family grow to include five grandchildren, Rachel,
Rebeka, Lucas, John, and Reid, and two great-grandchildren,
Everett and Leo; and
WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Kerns was a longtime
congregant of First United Methodist Church; she was an active
member of the Creative Christians group and particularly enjoyed
making Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls; in addition to being a skilled
seamstress, she was a talented cook, and over the years, her
homemade brownies brought joy to many; and
WHEREAS, Although Carolyn Kerns will be deeply missed,
those who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and
kindness she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Carolyn Doss Kerns and extend sincere condolences to the members
of her family: to her children, Kevan Kerns and his wife, Terry,
Karen Carson and her husband, Richard, and Kenna Cook and her
husband, Larry; to her grandchildren, Rachel Haynes and her
husband, Kevin, Rebeka Eaton and her husband, Jared, Lucas Cook and
his wife, Courtney, John Robert Carson and his wife, Jordan, and
Reid Carson; to her great-grandchildren, Everett Haynes and Leo
Cook; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Carolyn Kerns.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 30, 2023,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate