TITLE: In memory of Laverne Townsend of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Laverne Townsend of Waco.

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WHEREAS, Laverne Townsend of Waco passed away on April 30, 2011, at the age of 79, leaving her loved ones to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Bill and Alice Canon, the former Laverne Canon was born on February 9, 1932, in Brownwood; in May 1954, she wed Darrell Townsend, with whom she had a daughter, Carrie, and a son, Bruce; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Townsend worked early in her career as a telephone operator and was later employed by Montgomery Ward and Word, Inc.; in retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and cheering on her favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys; she was also a valued and longtime member of Lake Shore Drive Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, Laverne Townsend lived a rich and purposeful life centered around her faith and her family, and she will long be fondly remembered by all who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Laverne Townsend and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Carrie Townsend Rodriguez, and her husband, Jimi; to her son, Bruce Townsend; to her grandchildren, Brandon and Tyler Rodriguez, Heather Warren, and Jarrett and Weston Townsend; to her three great-grandchildren; to her brother, William R. Canon; 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 Laverne Townsend. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2595 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House