In 2005 several dozen victims of homebuilders and contractors met on the steps of the Texas Capitol. One of the victims was a lovely lady named Lisa Partington. Lisa had cancer, she was tired but not to be defeated. After visiting our state rep. I saw Lisa sitting on a bench. It was hard for her to walk. I took her things and we went inside the cafeteria for lunch. Lisa kept repeating she would not live to see things resolved after her builder scammed her family. Lisa knew her time was limited. What she also knew was her cancer was in remission before she and her husband started building their "dream home

This is Lisa's story:

http://www.hobb.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=599&Itemid=34
 

Dallas Morning News
PARTINGTON, LISA ANN VICKERS

Published July 22, 2007



PARTINGTON,, LISA ANN VICKERS 3/2/60 - 7/20/07 Beloved wife and mother went to her heavenly home after a valiant 11 year battle with cancer. Survived by her loving family, husband Brian Partington; son Philip; daughters, Lindsey & Kelsi; mother, Juanita Vickers of Dallas; father, Robert C. Vickers & wife Eloise of Sunnyvale; brother Marcus Vickers & wife Paula & daughters Ashley & Allison, of Rowlett; step-sister Sheri Pritchett. Survived also by father-in-law Eugene Partington of Royse City, sisters-in-law Donna Massengale of Royse City, Cheryl Fleming of Brush Prairie, Washington & numerous nieces & nephews. Special Thanks to members of the Dallas Fire Dept. & other caring friends who very kindly & generously helped care for her. Visitation will be 6-30 -8:30 p.m. Monday, 7-23-07 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, 7-24-07 in the Grove Hill Chapel. Dignity Memorial Grove Hill 3920 Samuell Blvd. Dallas (214) 388-8887 OB6 Obituaries, Notices
 

Think about the mentality of legislatures that can see victims like this session after session and still do nothing to make changes. They are no different then the builders themselves in my opinion.