SR669 - In memory of Dorothy Jean Thornton Keasler of Hallsville.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 669       In Memory   of   Dorothy Keasler            WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew   to a close with the passing of Dorothy Jean Thornton Keasler of   Hallsville on April 23, 2025, at the age of 96; and          WHEREAS, The former Dorothy Thornton was born on   November 3, 1928, to Robert and Addie Thornton, and she grew up   with the companionship of two siblings, Wayne and Merle; after   attending Indian Rock High School, she went on to earn a degree in   education from East Texas Baptist College; she enjoyed a   rewarding career as an English teacher with the Hallsville   Independent School District, and she also taught Sunday school   and was a devoted congregant of First Baptist Church in   Hallsville; and          WHEREAS, On November 19, 1944, she married Sydney J.   Keasler II, with whom she shared a fulfilling union that   spanned 63 years until his passing; the couple were blessed   with three children, Judy, Karen, and Syd, and over the years,   their family grew to include numerous grandchildren and   great-grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, In addition to spending time with her loved ones,   Mrs. Keasler delighted in travel, taking memorable trips to   Cuba, the Holy Land, Hawaii, and Alaska; she was also dedicated   to her faith community and shared her personal testimony with   groups in Texas and Louisiana for many years; moreover, she   served as chair of the Christian Women's Club in Longview and was   a member of the Chancellor Club at LeTourneau University; and          WHEREAS, Although Dorothy Keasler is deeply missed,   memories of her abiding faith, her infectious laughter, and her   witty sense of humor remain to comfort and inspire those she   leaves behind; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dorothy Jean   Thornton Keasler and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her   family: to her children, Judy Wheatley, Karen Adams and her   husband, Bob, and Syd Keasler and his wife, Kathy; to her sister,   Merle Cross; to her grandchildren, Tommy Wheatley, Dennis Dillard,   Kimberly Adams, Kyle Adams, Misty Keasler, and David Keasler and   his wife, Sarah; to her great-grandchildren, Madeline and Molly   Moore, Anna and Isaac Adams, Colin and Cameron Dillard, Sydney,   Scarlett, and Jasper Gibb, and Theo, Norah, and Zoe Keasler; and to   her other relatives and friends; 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 Dorothy Keasler.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate