The Senate of the State of Texas has passed a resolution honoring the life of Doris Jean Gary, who passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on April 16, 1949, in El Campo, Texas, Doris was raised in a loving family and graduated from E. A. Greer High School in 1968. She married Calvin McBride Jr. in 1969, with whom she had two children, and later married Robert Sykes in 1981, welcoming three more children. Doris moved to Fort Worth in 1993, where she worked until her retirement in 2013, and she returned to the Austin area. Throughout her life, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, cherishing her family and her strong spiritual faith as a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to Doris's family, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as her sisters and extended relatives. Doris is remembered for her radiant smile, kindness, and optimistic spirit, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family. The Texas Senate extends its deepest sympathy to her loved ones and honors her memory by adjourning in her name.