SR580 - In memory of Carlotta Young of Georgetown.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 580       In Memory   of   Carlotta Young            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the   citizens of Georgetown in mourning the loss of Carlotta Young,   who died on March 10, 2025, at the age of 80; and          WHEREAS, A native Texan, Carlotta was born on September 12,   1944, in Ames, Texas; she was bright and creative from an early   age and graduated from Carter G. Woodson High School in Raywood,   and she went on to study clothing and textiles at Prairie View A&M   University and earned her bachelor's degree; and          WHEREAS, On February 17, 1968, Carlotta married the love of   her life, Clark Young, shortly after his return from Vietnam;   they were blessed with a son and a daughter, who enriched their   lives immeasurably, and their union spanned more than five   decades and was an example and a source of inspiration to their   loved ones; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Young was a passionate and gifted educator   who devoted four decades to shaping young minds; she taught   fourth grade for 17 years in Rochester, Minnesota, and taught   sixth grade for 23 years in Georgetown, and she recognized in her   most energetic and active students her own spirited nature and   tailored her teaching methods to help them thrive; and          WHEREAS, A woman of abiding faith, Carlotta was a member of   Saint Helen's Catholic Church for more than 35 years, and she   found great solace in prayer and her spiritual practice; she was   noted for her outstanding dedication as an educator and for her   exceptional creativity, and she generously lent her time and   talents to assist friends with sewing alterations and artistic   endeavors; above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, and   grandmother, who cherished her time spent together with her   family; and          WHEREAS, Carlotta Young made a positive and lasting   difference in the lives of countless individuals; her memory will   be forever treasured by her family and friends, and although she   will be deeply missed, her legacy of love, service, and faith   will endure in the hearts of 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 Carlotta Young; 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 Carlotta Young.     Schwertner                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 26, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate