SR672 - In memory of Karen Anntoinette Richard of Texarkana.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 672       In Memory   of   Karen Richard            WHEREAS, Karen Anntoinette Richard, a valued member of the   Texarkana community and a friend to many, passed away on February   4, 2025, at the age of 59; and          WHEREAS, The former Karen Holliness was born in San   Bernardino, California, on October 22, 1965, to Eddie and Mary   Ann Holliness; a graduate of Centaurus High School in Colorado,   she earned a business certificate from Front Range Community   College and a psychology degree and a master of education degree   from Texas A&M University; she also held teacher certification in   Texas; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Mrs. Richard served   as an administrative assistant for the Boeing 777 development   project and as a workers' comp representative for the Washington   State Department of Labor & Industries; she also worked as a   scheduler for the Northwest Wine Company, as a project manager   for the Franciscan Hospital Foundation, and as a civil   engineering maintenance scheduler and planner for the U.S.   Department of Defense; ultimately, she distinguished herself in   education, teaching in the Liberty-Eylau Independent School   District and as an adjunct instructor at Texarkana College; and          WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Richard enjoyed the   love and support of her husband of 30 years, Carl Richard, and   together, they raised four children, Yvette, Delaney, Garrett,   and Donovan; an avid reader who never missed an episode of   Jeopardy! , Mrs. Richard found pleasure in outdoor activities as   well, including camping, fishing, bicycling, and playing   softball, and she loved spending time with her dogs, Echo and   Sandy; and          WHEREAS, Karen Richard embraced life to the fullest, and   she will forever remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and   loved her; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Karen   Anntoinette Richard and extend heartfelt condolences to the   members of her family: to her husband, Carl Richard; to her   children, Delaney, Garrett, and Donovan Richard; to her mother,   Mary Ann Holliness; to her siblings, Shari Searuggs and Randall   Holliness; to her granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Richard; and to her   many 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 Karen Richard.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate