SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
	In Memory
	of
	Charlotte Newsom
	WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
	passing of Charlotte Ann Nix Newsom of Ore City on July 28, 2023,
	at the age of 70; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of James William and Pat Nix,
	Charlotte Newsom was born on February 12, 1953, in Gilmer and
	grew up in Jenkins with her sister, Lynette; she graduated from
	Daingerfield High School, where she was a member of the marching
	band, and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from East Texas
	State University; and
	WHEREAS, Starting out her career as an executive secretary
	for the Lone Star Steel Company, Mrs. Newsom later served as a
	substitute teacher in the Ore City Independent School District
	and worked for the Upshur County Commissioners Court and the
	Upshur County Library; engaged in her community, she was a
	lifetime member of Jenkins Methodist Church and belonged to the
	Order of the Eastern Star, Daingerfield Chapter; and
	WHEREAS, On January 17, 1976, she married Joe Wayne
	Newsom Sr., and the couple enjoyed a rewarding union that spanned
	43 years before his passing; she was a devoted mother to their
	son, Joe, taking an active role in the PTA and attending every
	school event; in her leisure hours, she pursued a variety of
	hobbies, including gardening, painting, and crafting, and she
	was also an exceptional cook; and
	WHEREAS, Although Charlotte Newsom is greatly missed,
	memories of her kindness, her generosity of spirit, and her
	radiant smile remain to comfort and inspire those she leaves
	behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
	of Charlotte Ann Nix Newsom and extend heartfelt sympathy to all
	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 Senate adjourns
	this day, it do so in memory of Charlotte Newsom.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 30, 2023,
		by a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate