TITLE: In memory of Kathryn "Kay" Thompson of Miami, Texas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Kathryn "Kay" Thompson of Miami, Texas.

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WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and generosity of Kathryn Thompson of Miami, Texas, who passed away on February 5, 2021, at the age of 74; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Kathryn Adelia LaMaster and Samuel Jacob Judice, Kay Thompson was born on August 29, 1946, in Liberty, and she grew up with the companionship of a brother, Sammy; after graduating from Perryton High School, she attended the University of Hawaii and Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky; she subsequently transferred to West Texas State University, where she earned a degree in education, and in 1968, she moved to Miami to begin her teaching career; she taught various grades at Miami Elementary School for 30 years, until her retirement in 2003; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Ms. Thompson was a member of the Miami Independent School District board of trustees, and she also volunteered at the Tralee Crisis Center in Pampa; a woman of deep faith, she was a longtime member of First Christian Church in Miami, where she served on the board of directors; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Thompson enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Alan "Butch" Thompson, with whom she shared a rewarding marriage that spanned five decades; she was the proud mother of two children, Tandy and Brock, and with the passing years, she experienced the joy of welcoming into her family five grandchildren, Ty, Trent, Kathryn, Olivia, and Max; in her leisure hours, she delighted in hosting gatherings and playing bridge, but above all else, she treasured time spent with her loved ones; and WHEREAS, Kay Thompson led a caring and purposeful life, and her loss is keenly felt by all who were touched by her affection and friendship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kathryn Thompson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Butch Thompson; to her children, Tandy Diamond and her husband, Jason, and Brock Thompson and his wife, Berkley; to her grandchildren, Ty Thompson, Trent Thompson, Kathryn "Kate" Diamond, Olivia Diamond, and Max Diamond; to her brother, Sammy Judice, and his wife, Sandy; 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 Kay Thompson. King of Hemphill Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 205 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House