85R34342 BK-D
	By: Farrar	H.R. No. 2702

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In facing her battle with cancer, Catherine Nance
	has demonstrated extraordinary courage, humor, grace, and tenacity
	and has served as an inspiring role model to all around her; and
	WHEREAS, In 2015, Ms. Nance was diagnosed with stage four
	colon cancer; the discovery of her illness marked the beginning of
	an arduous course of treatment that has tested her limits
	physically and mentally; throughout this difficult time, she has
	been sustained by the support and encouragement of her husband,
	Scott, and she has given her all as mother to her two young
	children, Amy and Owen; and
	WHEREAS, Having initially been refused testing for colon
	cancer from doctors who believed she was too young to have the
	disease, Ms. Nance now serves as a passionate advocate for early
	screening; she has also made it her mission to speak out as a
	citizen on issues of vital concern and has traveled around the
	country in support of common-sense gun control measures; she has
	lobbied, marched, and made phone calls to her representatives even
	while undergoing chemotherapy treatment, and she has instilled in
	her children an appreciation for the importance of voting and civic
	engagement; and
	WHEREAS, While enduring challenges well beyond the
	capabilities of most, Catherine Nance has dedicated herself
	ceaselessly to making a difference, and her story is a compelling
	reminder of the true strength and resilience of the human spirit;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Catherine Nance for her heroic advocacy
	efforts during her battle against cancer and extend to her and her
	loved ones sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Ms. Nance as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.