The Senate of the State of Texas honors 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 returned to the Austin area. Throughout her life, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, enjoying time with her family and actively participating in her church community.

Doris Gary is remembered for her radiant smile, kindness, and optimistic spirit, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith. The resolution expresses condolences to her family, including her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as her sisters and extended relatives. The Texas Senate extends its deepest sympathy and prepares a copy of the resolution for her family, honoring her memory as the Senate adjourns in her remembrance.