H.R. No. 1904
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness felt at the passing of Dolores Patricia
Jones Skelton of Waco on April 5, 2011, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in Lott on February 8, 1930, to Allen Jones and
Florence Morris, the former Dolores Jones graduated from Baylor
University and enjoyed a notable career as an educator in the
Chilton and McGregor school districts; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Skelton shared a rewarding relationship with
her husband, Jim Karroll Skelton, and together they raised five
children, Lloyd, Patricia, Kathy, Dinah, and Rebecca Lynn Skelton
Gropp, who preceded her mother in death; Mrs. Skelton was an active
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and took
great pleasure in watching sports, playing bridge, and being the
doting "Memema" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Skelton lived a caring and purposeful life,
and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
held her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dolores Patricia
Jones Skelton and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her son, Lloyd Skelton, and his wife, Lynda; to her
daughters, Patricia Throckmorton and her husband, Gene, Kathy
Gilland and her husband, Drew, and Dinah Seago and her husband,
Steve; to her sister, Allene Jones; to her son-in-law, Chris Gropp;
to her 21 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren; and to her
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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dolores
Skelton.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1904 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House