In memory of Karen Anntoinette Richard.

89(R) SR 672 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 672

In Memory

of

Karen Richard

WHEREAS, Karen Anntoinette Richard, a valued member of the

Texarkana community and a friend to many, passed away on February

4, 2025, at the age of 59; and

WHEREAS, The former Karen Holliness was born in San

Bernardino, California, on October 22, 1965, to Eddie and Mary

Ann Holliness; a graduate of Centaurus High School in Colorado,

she earned a business certificate from Front Range Community

College and a psychology degree and a master of education degree

from Texas A&M University; she also held teacher certification in

Texas; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Mrs. Richard served

as an administrative assistant for the Boeing 777 development

project and as a workers' comp representative for the Washington

State Department of Labor & Industries; she also worked as a

scheduler for the Northwest Wine Company, as a project manager

for the Franciscan Hospital Foundation, and as a civil

engineering maintenance scheduler and planner for the U.S.

Department of Defense; ultimately, she distinguished herself in

education, teaching in the Liberty-Eylau Independent School

District and as an adjunct instructor at Texarkana College; and

WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Richard enjoyed the

love and support of her husband of 30 years, Carl Richard, and

together, they raised four children, Yvette, Delaney, Garrett,

and Donovan; an avid reader who never missed an episode of

Jeopardy!
, Mrs. Richard found pleasure in outdoor activities as

well, including camping, fishing, bicycling, and playing

softball, and she loved spending time with her dogs, Echo and

Sandy; and

WHEREAS, Karen Richard embraced life to the fullest, and

she will forever remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and

loved her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Karen

Anntoinette Richard and extend heartfelt condolences to the

members of her family: to her husband, Carl Richard; to her

children, Delaney, Garrett, and Donovan Richard; to her mother,

Mary Ann Holliness; to her siblings, Shari Searuggs and Randall

Holliness; to her granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Richard; and to her

many 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 Karen Richard.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate