[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF ELIZABETH SAWIN-BURKY

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2022

  Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of 
Elizabeth Sawin-Burky. Liz was born on October 24, 1942, in Mineral 
Wells, Texas, to the union of Reverend Dr. and Mrs. R.M. English. She 
was the second of nine children.
  Liz moved to Fort Worth after her father accepted a preaching 
appointment. She attended Como High School and bravely served her 
country in the U.S. Air Force after graduation.
  Liz then went on to work as a senior secretary in the Humanities 
division at Tarrant County College for over 25 years. She also served 
as the Sunday School superintendent and Youth Department leader in the 
Women's Ministry and Vacation Bible School at West Mount Moriah, where 
she was a faithful member and sat in the same row and seat at services 
for many years. Liz had an incredible sense of humor that was always 
used well through her storytelling abilities and gatherings with family 
and friends. Liz is best remembered as a pillar in her family, where 
she was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and so much more.
  Liz is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Terrence Michael 
Butler and Juli Lynn Butler, and her siblings, Doris Theresa ``San 
Dei'' English, Eva Carolyn English-Clay, Constance Grace English Cash, 
Rubye DeiGratia ``Charlie'' English-Carter and John Moses English; four 
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, 
cousins, and friends. Liz was preceded in death by her daughter, 
Michelle Butler Thomas; her parents, Rev. R.M. and Ressie English; and 
three siblings, Robert James English, Joseph Hart Davis English, and 
Mary LlaBetta English Sowels. May she Rest in Peace.

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