TITLE: In memory of Doris Kathleen Burch of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Doris Kathleen Burch of Waco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Doris Kathleen Burch of Waco were greatly saddened by her passing on April 15, 2011, at the age of 73; and WHEREAS, A native of Italy, Texas, the former Doris Cockerham was born on December 17, 1937, to Edward and Grace Cockerham; she married Winfred Charles Burch, Sr., in her youth, and the couple would go on to share a rewarding marriage that would span half a century; and WHEREAS, This beloved woman was devoted to her children, Jonathan, David, Cynthia, Winfred, and Deborah, and she also served as a source of wisdom and inspiration to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, memories of Doris Burch will be forever treasured by all those who were fortunate enough to share in the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Doris Kathleen Burch and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Jonathan Burch, David Haggerty, Cynthia Haggerty, Winfred Charles Burch, Jr., and Deborah Burch; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; to her brother, Sammy Mays; 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 Doris Burch. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2594 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House