The resolution honors the life and contributions of Dorothy Woodruff West, a respected civic leader from Longview, who passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 12, 1939, in Atlanta, Texas, she was a graduate of Marshall High School and later worked at Southwestern Electric Power Company, where she met her husband, Donald Ray Woodruff. After raising two children together, she remarried Jeff West Sr. in 1998. Throughout her career, Mrs. West made significant contributions to her community, including serving as a secretary at Wesley United Methodist Church and later as an administrative secretary and director at East Texas Baptist University, where she also earned her bachelor's degree and MBA.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to her family, including her children, grandson, and other relatives, acknowledging her dedication to family, faith, and community service. It highlights her leadership roles in various organizations, such as the Marshall Council of Camp Fire and the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, and recognizes the lasting respect she earned from those who knew her. The Texas Senate resolves to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her family and to adjourn in her memory.