TITLE: In memory of Betty Marie Norsworthy of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Betty Marie Norsworthy of Waco.

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WHEREAS, The passing of Betty Marie Norsworthy of Waco on March 2, 2011, at the age of 86, has deeply saddened the many people whose lives she touched; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Norsworthy was born on September 9, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan; a good student, she graduated from high school at the age of 16, earning the equivalent of a business school degree; and WHEREAS, Active in her church, she was often chosen to showcase her lovely voice as a soloist in the choir; a fellow congregant, Charles Norsworthy, admired her talent, and on April 13, 1946, they were married; the couple shared nearly four decades together before Mr. Norsworthy's passing, and they lovingly raised four children, Ross, Nancy, Donald, and Steven; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Norsworthy stayed home with the kids when they were young, working as a seamstress to supplement the family's income; later, she was employed as a bookkeeper and as an insurance underwriter before her retirement; and WHEREAS, In 1995, Mrs. Norsworthy moved to Waco, where she joined Highland Baptist Church; she benefited the congregation as a member of the choir and as president of the Naomis; in addition, she served as president of the Baylor Senior Adult Choir and enjoyed volunteering as a mentor at Dean Highland Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Sustained by her strong faith, Betty Norsworthy approached life with great joy and enthusiasm, and she will always be remembered with tenderness and affection by those 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 memory of Betty Marie Norsworthy and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Ross Norsworthy and his wife, June, Nancy Nye and her husband, Lanny, Donald Norsworthy and his wife, Bonny, and Steven Norsworthy; to her 11 grandchildren; to her 8 great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and many 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 Betty Marie Norsworthy. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1286 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House