In memory of Judith Gosnell Cavender of San Antonio.

89(R) HR 1316 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1316

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the

passing of Judith Gosnell Cavender of San Antonio on May 14, 2025,

at the age of 90; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of the Reverend Harold C. Gosnell and

Marjorie Adams Gosnell, the former Judy Gosnell was born in

Syracuse, New York, on March 25, 1935, and she grew up with the

companionship of a brother, Hal; after moving to Lincoln, Nebraska,

her family eventually settled in San Antonio, where she attended

Alamo Heights High School; upon her graduation, she enrolled in the

Plan II Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin and

joined the Pi Beta Phi women's fraternity; and

WHEREAS, While in college, she met the love of her life, Jimmy

Cavender; the couple married in 1954 and shared a fulfilling union

that spanned 62 years until his passing in 2016; Mrs. Cavender took

great pride in her three sons, Mark, Rick, and Stephen, and with the

passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her treasured family

grow to include four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Cavender gave

generously of her time and talents to such organizations as the

Charity Ball Association, the Junior League of San Antonio,

Morningside Ministries, the Children's Service Bureau, and the San

Antonio Literacy Council; moreover, she chaired the Texas

Biomedical Forum Gala before going on to serve as its president; and

WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Mrs. Cavender was a valued

member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where she served on the altar

guild, participated in weekly Bible studies, and chaired the Lenten

Luncheon Committee; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed cooking and

playing bridge, and she made many happy memories hosting family and

friends at the Cavender Ranch in Leakey; and

WHEREAS, Admired for her elegance, her warmth, and her

creativity, Judy Cavender brightened the world for all who knew

her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Judith Gosnell

Cavender and extend sincere condolences to the members of her

family: to her sons, Mark Cavender and his wife, Susan, Rick

Cavender and his wife, Suzanne, and Stephen Cavender and his wife,

Kelly; to her grandchildren, Courtney Cavender Smith and her

husband, Tobin, Claire Cavender McNab and her husband, Easton,

Brooks McCullough Cavender, and Kate Cavender Dawson and her

husband, Taylor; to her great-grandchildren, Ramsey and Calder

Smith, Isabella and Miles McNab, and Jamie and Liza Dawson; to her

brother, Hal Gosnell; 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 House of

Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Judy

Cavender.

Martinez Fischer

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1316 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House