TITLE: In memory of Kathy Rae Knight.

SUMMARY: In memory of Kathy Rae Knight.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kathy Rae Knight of Sonora passed away on April 29, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving behind a loving family and many dear friends to cherish her memory; and WHEREAS, A native of South Gate, California, the former Kathy Rae Geesee was born on October 4, 1943, to Kenneth and Wanda Geesee; she grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Nancy, Richard, Jerry, and Phyllis, and she graduated in 1962 from Pleasanton High School, where she was the head cheerleader during her senior year; and WHEREAS, After marrying the love of her life, Rodney Knight, Mrs. Knight moved to Sonora when her husband accepted an assignment as a game warden for Sutton County in 1972; she worked for a time at Westerman's Drug Store before beginning a long career at the Lillian M. Hudspeth Memorial Hospital; she played an instrumental role in the operation of the hospital throughout her employment, and after she retired as its assistant administrator, she sold homemade jewelry through her shop, Kathy's Jewelry & Gifts; she shared 46 years of marriage with Mr. Knight until his passing; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Knight was deeply devoted to her five children, Joe, Debbie, Betsy, Edie, and Lonnie; she also took immense pride in her 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, and she enjoyed having the opportunity to impart her baking skills on her children and grandchildren; over the years, she made many fond memories during family vacations to Florida, New York, Michigan, and locations all across Texas, and she further demonstrated her adventurousness by taking road trips to casinos in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Although Kathy Rae Knight will be deeply missed, she will forever hold a cherished place in the hearts of those who were blessed to share in the warmth of her affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kathy Rae Knight and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Joe Shannon and his wife, Tammy, Debbie Norment and her husband, Darold, Betsy Knight, Edie Knight, and Lonnie Knight and his wife, Honey; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; to her siblings, Nancy Jones and her husband, Roger, and Richard Geesee and his wife, Donna; to her brother-in-law, Kurtney Knight, and his wife, Fran; to her numerous nieces and nephews; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kathy Rae Knight. Flores President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 15, 2023, by a rising vote.