TITLE: Recognizing Carolyn Guidry Beckham on the occasion of her 85th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Carolyn Guidry Beckham on the occasion of her 85th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Carolyn Guidry Beckham on the grand occasion of her 85th birthday; and WHEREAS, Carolyn Guidry was born on October 14, 1938, in Houston; a respected and admired member of her community, this distinguished lady is well known for her charm and generous spirit, and she is a source of inspiration to her family and many friends; and WHEREAS, Carolyn led a fulfilling career as a radiology technologist for more than 50 years and retired in 2019; she began her career by working in the radiology department at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Houston after graduating from Phyllis Wheatley High School, and she later completed a radiology technology program and worked at Los Angeles County Hospital for several years before returning to Houston with her family; and WHEREAS, A loving mother to her children, Karen, Huey Jr., and Eric, and an adoring grandmother to her four grandchildren and her four great-grandchildren, Carolyn shared 42 years of marriage with her beloved husband, the late Huey Beckham Sr., and she is a devoted friend to many; and WHEREAS, Cherished by her loved ones and noted for her wise counsel, her dedication to her family, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, Carolyn has enjoyed a range of hobbies and interests over the years, including bowling, gardening, and traveling, and she delights in spending quality time with her grandchildren, reminiscing about her life's adventures, and embracing new experiences; and WHEREAS, In commemoration of her 85th birthday, friends and family are gathering to pay tribute to Carolyn and this important milestone in her life, and it is indeed a most fitting occasion for them to join in celebration and to express to her their great affection and appreciation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize Carolyn Guidry Beckham as a treasured citizen of the Lone Star State and extend congratulations to her on her 85th birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as a memento of this special day. Whitmire President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 12, 2023.