In memory of Malania Watson Butler of Houston.

89(R) HR 869 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House