TITLE: In memory of Venita Lynn Dillingham Anderson.

SUMMARY: In memory of Venita Lynn Dillingham Anderson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Venita Lynn Dillingham Anderson, who died on April 18, 2023, at the age of 61; and WHEREAS, Venita Lynn Dillingham was born on November 27, 1961, in Cincinnati; she graduated from Dunbar High School in 1979 and went on to earn her bachelor of science degree from Illinois State University; after graduating from college, Venita moved to Bloomington, Illinois, and began her career with State Farm Insurance Company and her lifetime of service in Christian ministry; and WHEREAS, Venita joined Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington, where she faithfully served for 22 years in various ministries, including in the church's prison ministry; in 2013, she began serving Center for Hope Ministries as an administrator and mentor under the guidance of her church leaders; and WHEREAS, A woman of spiritual depth and devotion, Venita became an ordained minister in August of 2021; throughout her ministry, Venita dedicated her time and energy to prayer and to the teaching of the scriptures; a published poet, Venita's words of inspiration comforted many; and WHEREAS, In addition to her spiritual responsibilities, Venita held various management roles at State Farm Insurance Company, where she worked for 34 years until her retirement in 2018; a hardworking employee, Venita was respected and beloved by her colleagues; and WHEREAS, Venita was a devoted wife to her husband, Eric Neil Anderson, whom she met in 2017 and married on November 24, 2018, just three days before her 57th birthday; their children and grandchildren enriched her life immeasurably; Venita gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and enjoyment of life will not be forgotten by all who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Venita Lynn Dillingham Anderson; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Venita Lynn Dillingham Anderson. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 11, 2023, by a rising vote.