TITLE: In memory of Carolyn Cline Mendoza.

SUMMARY: In memory of Carolyn Cline Mendoza.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of Carolyn Cline Mendoza of White Oak on March 7, 2023, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Nathalee and Marshall Cline, the former "Sue" Cline was born in Evansville, Indiana, on July 31, 1942, and she grew up with the companionship of her sister, Marsha Lee; after moving to Texas, she graduated from White Oak High School in 1961; and WHEREAS, Ms. Mendoza was the proud mother of three children, Sondra, Rhonda, and an infant son, Thomas Melvin Lockhart Jr., who preceded her in death; with the passing years, she had the privilege of seeing her treasured family grow to include three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A lifelong fan of the White Oak High School Roughnecks, Ms. Mendoza never missed a football game if she could help it, and she was a dedicated member of the White Oak Football Moms' Club and an avid supporter of the Regiment of Roughneck marching band; in her leisure time, she enjoyed crafting, and she made beaded necklaces, candles, and homecoming mums; and WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, Sue Mendoza has left her loved ones with many cherished memories, and they will forever hold her close in their heart; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Carolyn Cline Mendoza and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing: to her daughters, Sondra Lockhart and Rhonda Foster and her husband, Mike; to her grandchildren, Michael Wooddell and his wife, Sally, Michaela Norwood and her husband, Johnathan, and Marshall Wooddell and his wife, Mariah; to her great-grandchildren, Elliott, Samuel, Guinevere, and Royri; to her nephew, William Hamilton; to her ex-husband, Fidel Mendoza; 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 Sue Mendoza. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 15, 2023, by a rising vote.