TITLE: In memory of Delia Ellen Kerr Unger.

SUMMARY: In memory of Delia Ellen Kerr Unger.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Delia Ellen Kerr Unger, who died July 7, 2013, at the age of 67; and WHEREAS, Ellen Kerr was born on May 8, 1946, in Oklahoma City, and she moved with her family to Fort Worth in 1952; she graduated from R. L. Paschal High School, and in 1968, she earned a degree from The University of Texas School of Nursing in Galveston; and WHEREAS, Ellen went on to spend her life helping people in various ways through her highly successful career in the field of health care and her volunteer work; she was a nurse, a massage therapist, and a cancer specialist; in 1994, she began her specialization in women's breast health by becoming a breast and cervical cancer detection nurse; she later became a certified lymphedema therapist and a certified breast health navigator; and WHEREAS, She was dedicated to her work at the Kupferle Breast Center of Harris Hospital and the Lymphedema Clinic; in 2008, she moved with her husband, Lee Unger, to El Paso to develop the Cancer Navigation Program for Sierra Providence Health Network; they returned to Fort Worth after her retirement in 2012; and WHEREAS, Ellen gave selflessly of her time to others and was devoted to her family; she was a devout Christian and a member of Genesis United Methodist Church; she loved traveling and outdoor activities, especially hiking, fishing, camping, and bicycling with her husband; and WHEREAS, Ellen Unger was an exemplary lady who was respected for her many accomplishments; she was beloved by many, and she will long be remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Delia Ellen Kerr Unger; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ellen Unger. Davis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 30, 2013, by a rising vote.