H.R. No. 74

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
	passing of Karon Kaye Tinsley Goolsby of Katy on June 19, 2023, at
	the age of 73; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Ruston, Louisiana, on April 3, 1950, to
	Harold and Sarah Tinsley, the former Kaye Tinsley grew up in
	Arcadia, Louisiana, with the companionship of two siblings, Renee
	and Harold; she graduated from Arcadia High School before earning a
	degree in business administration from Louisiana Tech University,
	where she met her future husband, Gary Goolsby; the pair exchanged
	wedding vows on April 26, 1975, and spent more than 45 years of
	their married life in Katy; they shared in the joy of raising a son,
	Greg, and were further blessed with two grandchildren, Preston and
	Avery; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Goolsby immersed herself in civic life and
	became an enthusiastic supporter of the Katy Independent School
	District and other local organizations; she served on the boards of
	the Memorial Parkway Community Association and the Kelliwood
	Women's Association, along with numerous other boards and
	committees; she also contributed to her congregation at the First
	United Methodist Church of Katy in a variety of capacities,
	including as the first female lay leader in the church's 100-year
	history; and
	WHEREAS, A staunch supporter of the Republican Party,
	Mrs. Goolsby held leadership positions with the Mason Creek
	Republican Women, the West Houston Republican Women, the Republican
	Women's Club of Katy, and the Greater Katy Area Republicans, as well
	as with the Texas Federation of Republican Women; she was highly
	respected for her work in behalf of major political campaigns, and
	she served as a delegate to many Republican state conventions; and
	WHEREAS, Although Kaye Goolsby is deeply missed by those she
	left behind, they will forever remember her steadfast dedication to
	her family, her faith, her community, and her ideals; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Karon Kaye Tinsley Goolsby and extend deepest sympathy to all those
	who mourn her passing; 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 Kaye
	Goolsby.
	Schofield
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 74 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on October 25, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House