TITLE: In memory of Charles Edward Washburn Jr., Vonnie Williamson Washburn, and Cheryl Anne Dacus of Borger.

SUMMARY: In memory of Charles Edward Washburn Jr., Vonnie Williamson Washburn, and Cheryl Anne Dacus of Borger.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the tragic loss on September 27, 2013, of three beloved members of the Borger community, Charles Edward Washburn Jr., 91, his wife, Vonnie Washburn, 87, and their daughter, Cheryl Anne Dacus, 56; and WHEREAS, Caring parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Washburn nurtured a loving family that included their 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; together with their daughter, they drew inspiration from their strong religious faith and were valued members of the First Baptist Church of Borger; and WHEREAS, Chuck Washburn was born in Foard on May 31, 1922, to Charles and Irene Washburn; he answered his country's call to duty during World War II, serving in the navy with the 4th Special Battalion of the Seabees, and went on to enjoy a career as a supervisor with Phillips Petroleum Company; and WHEREAS, The former Vonnie Williamson, affectionately known as "Bess," was born to Vaughn and Nan Williamson on March 1, 1926, in Haskell County; a member of the Borger Music Club, she played piano and organ in churches from an early age, and she further contributed to her community as an election judge; and WHEREAS, The former Cheryl Anne Washburn was born on August 5, 1957, in Borger; she served as the co-owner of Dakes Catering in Borger and was also a past president of the Borger Music Club and a member of the Boomtown Theater; she was involved in her church as a nursery worker, Sunday school teacher, children's choir director, and vacation Bible school organizer, and in addition, she coached softball and taught swimming lessons; devoted to her husband, David, and her three children, Angela, Emily, and Damon, she delighted all who knew her with her radiant smile and irrepressible laughter; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to their faith, their family, and their community, these three remarkable Texans were a blessing in many lives, and they will forever be remembered with great tenderness and affection by all those who held them dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the memory of Charles Edward Washburn Jr., Vonnie Williamson Washburn, and Cheryl Anne Dacus and extend deepest condolences to the members of their family: to Mr. and Mrs. Washburn's children, Larry Washburn and his wife, Sandra, Terry Washburn and his wife, Ruthie, and Doug Washburn and his wife, Janie; to Mrs. Washburn's siblings, Gene, Frank, Doug, and Tom Williamson, Patsy Poynor, and Ruthie Bankston; to Mrs. Dacus's husband, David Dacus, and her children, Angela Wakefield and her husband, Sam, and Emily Rios and her husband, Jose; to Mrs. Dacus's grandchildren, Aralyn Wakefield, Sterling Dacus, and Eloria Wakefield; and to their other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles Edward Washburn Jr., Vonnie Williamson Washburn, and Cheryl Anne Dacus. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2904 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House