Bill Text: TX SR89 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 89

Bill Title: In memory of Elizabeth Ann Seligman McCarty.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-05-30 - Again read [SR89 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-SR89-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 89


	In Memory
	of
	Elizabeth Ann Seligman McCarty

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Elizabeth Ann Seligman McCarty, who died
	on November 7, 2024, at the age of 72; and

	WHEREAS, A fourth-generation New Mexican, Elizabeth
	"Betty" Seligman was born in Albuquerque on September 29, 1952;
	she graduated from Highland High School in 1970, and she went on
	to earn her nursing degree from the University of New Mexico; and

	WHEREAS, Betty began her nursing career at MD Anderson
	Cancer Hospital in Houston, where she met her adoring husband,
	Christopher McCarty; after moving to Brenham, she continued her
	vocation at several area clinics and medical centers; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen and beloved member of her
	community, Betty devoted more than two decades of service and
	developed many lasting friendships as the mobile district
	director for State Senator Lois Kolkhorst and as the Kolkhorst
	campaign accountant; and

	WHEREAS, She raised her children, Thomas Randolph McCarty
	and Molly McCarty Gonzales, by loving example, and her four
	grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, Everett, and Rory, enriched her
	life immeasurably; and

	WHEREAS, Above all, Betty McCarty treasured time spent
	with her family, and she enjoyed taking weekend trips to the
	casino and was noted for the attentive care she provided to
	injured wildlife; she inspired her many friends and loved ones
	through her generosity and her joyful spirit, and she leaves
	behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were
	privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Elizabeth Ann Seligman McCarty; 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 Betty McCarty.

	Kolkhorst



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 26, 2025, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate