TITLE: In memory of Lana Kay Andrews of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lana Kay Andrews of Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Lana Kay Andrews of Dallas on March 16, 2025, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Patty and Milton Fischer, the former Lana Fischer was born on July 17, 1946, and raised in Corpus Christi; she graduated from Carroll High School and Southwest Texas State University; she shared a fulfilling marriage with her high school sweetheart, Barry Andrews, that spanned 56 years until his passing in 2023, and they became the proud parents of two children, Natalie and Blake; later, Mrs. Andrews knew the joy of becoming "LaLa" to four treasured grandchildren, Madison, Sophie, Curran, and Bain; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews established Andrews Distributing in Corpus Christi in 1976; as the company grew, they became increasingly involved in philanthropy, and they continued their charitable and civic endeavors following their move to Dallas in 1994; longtime benefactors of the American Cancer Society, they underwrote the annual MD Anderson Cancer Center A Conversation with a Living Legend luncheon, which has raised millions of dollars for cancer research, and their company backed hundreds of other community events every year; they also supported another major fundraiser, the Cattle Baron's Ball, hosting it eight times at their South Texas ranch and their distribution center; and WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Mrs. Andrews served as co-chair of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health National Advisory Board; she was a valued member of The Crystal Charity Ball, and her many contributions were recognized with her induction into its hall of fame; in addition, she was involved in the Vital Mind organization and worked in behalf of cardiology research at UT Southwestern Medical Center through her work with the Sweetheart Ball committee; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Andrews was a wonderful hostess and delighted in entertaining; she enjoyed her Monday card group and vacations in La Jolla, California, and she never missed a Cowboys or Mavericks home game; a woman of faith, she was an active congregant of Highland Park United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Warm, kind, and caring, Lana Andrews brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lana Kay Andrews and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Natalie McGuire and her husband, Mike, and Blake Andrews and his wife, Tricia; to her grandchildren, Madison and Sophie McGuire and Curran and Bain Andrews; 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 Lana Kay Andrews. Meyer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 660 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House