HR869 - In memory of Malania Watson Butler of Houston.

      H.R. No. 869       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Malania Watson Butler of Houston on March 21, 2025, at   the age of 75; and          WHEREAS, Born on January 19, 1950, in the small town of   Ganado, the former Malania Watson was the daughter of Barbara   Overton and Lenard Watson; she grew up with the companionship of   seven siblings, Walter, Susan, Diane, Cynthia Faye, Veronica,   Jaqueline, and Waymon, and she devoted herself to her faith at an   early age as a member of True Light Baptist Church in Houston; while   attending Miller Junior Senior High School, she met James Edward   Middleton Jr., and the pair later married and raised two children,   James and Kim; after that marriage ended, she was fortunate enough   to find love again, and she wed James Junior Butler in August 2002   and went on to share with him nearly 23 years; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Butler worked as a sales representative at   Dillard's before later retiring as an accounting clerk for Sears;   she was an enthusiastic advocate for labor unions, and she attended   several AFL-CIO conventions; her lifelong commitment to service was   also evident in her volunteer work as a receptionist at Riceville   Mount Olive Baptist Church and in her involvement in various voter   registration drives, voter education sessions, and Get Out the Vote   rallies; and          WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Mrs. Butler took pleasure in   shopping, dancing, and listening to music; above all else, she   cherished the time she spent with her family, which grew to include   three grandchildren, Kristie Jaye, Keisha, and Kimdrell, five   great-grandchildren, Karter, Phoenix, David, Olivia, and Priest,   and many nieces and nephews; and          WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, the passage of time   will never diminish the joy and love that Malania Butler brought   into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Malania Watson   Butler and extend heartfelt condolences to her family and friends;   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 Malania   Butler.     Simmons     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 869 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House