TITLE: In memory of Hattye "Jo" Rogers of Terrell.

SUMMARY: In memory of Hattye "Jo" Rogers of Terrell.

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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Hattye Rogers of Terrell on April 7, 2013, at the age of 84; and WHEREAS, The former "Jo" Carr was born in Lone Oak on October 31, 1928, to Frankie and Bettie Ann Carr; she graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1946, and she went on to work in the new accounts department at American National Bank of Texas, where she was employed for 20 years before her retirement; and WHEREAS, She married Joe Rogers on November 5, 1949, and the couple shared more than six decades together and were blessed with three sons, Randy, Bill, and Steve; their family eventually grew to include seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Rogers was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Terrell and volunteered much of her time to the congregation; she was also involved in her community as a member of the Tuesday Morning Coffee Group, the Terrell Book Review Club, and the Red Hat Ladies Club; and WHEREAS, Known for her simple acts of kindness, Mrs. Rogers always made her loved ones feel special on their birthdays, and she reached out to them with cards on special holidays as well; in addition, she took pleasure in any opportunity to cook for her family; among her other interests was traveling, and she enjoyed trips both near and far; she brimmed with energy throughout her life, and she delighted others with her positive attitude; and WHEREAS, Jo Rogers touched the hearts of countless people with her caring and selfless nature, and she leaves behind a legacy to treasure for those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Hattye "Jo" Rogers and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Joe T. Rogers; to her children, Randy Rogers and his wife, Melinda, Bill Rogers and his wife, Synde, and Steve Rogers and his wife, Debi; to her grandchildren, Mitchell Rogers and his wife, Michelle, Jonathan Rogers and his wife, Kerri, David Rogers and his wife, Brittany, and Adam, Casey, Meredith, and Jake Rogers; to her great-grandchildren, Lyla, Caleb, and Casen Rogers; to her niece, Martha Taylor; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Hattye "Jo" Rogers. Gooden Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1977 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House