82R241 BPG-D
By: Patrick H.R. No. 393
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of the Town of Pantego lost an admired
civic leader with the death of Mayor Dorothy Gail Aderholt on August
14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Robert and Walene Jennings, the
former Dorothy Gail Jennings was born in Denton; she graduated from
Texas Wesleyan College with a degree in fine arts and went on to
join her husband, Cotton Aderholt, in running a successful family
business, Quality Mobile Homes; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Aderholt demonstrated a deep commitment to her
community for more than a quarter-century; she served as president
of the Pantego Economic Development Corporation and the Lions Club
and was a member of the town's crime watch and parks and recreation
boards; in 1994, she was named Pantego's Volunteer of the Year; she
also served as president of the Arlington Arts League and as a
member of the Arlington Mayor's Council for Youth and the 2010 Super
Bowl Committee; after beginning the first of three terms as mayor in
2005, she continued to remain active on boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, Highly engaged in the political process, Ms.
Aderholt served on the Tarrant County Republican Party Executive
Committee, was a precinct chair, and took on leadership roles in a
number of local election campaigns; moreover, she advocated for
many worthwhile causes, including the local arts community and
animal rights, and she served on the board of the Humane Society of
North Texas, holding the office of treasurer; and
WHEREAS, This energetic Texan earned a second-degree black
belt in tae kwon do and became a martial arts instructor; in
addition, she enjoyed international travel; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Aderholt touched countless lives through
her devotion to the betterment of her community, and she will long
be remembered with great admiration and affection; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Dorothy
Gail Aderholt and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Cotton Aderholt; to her sisters, Sandra
Morrison, Debbie Burnham, and Pam Campbell; to her brother, Robert
S. Jennings; to her nieces, Belinda Graham, Cassy Burnham, Sabrah
Burnham, Amy Campbell, Stacy Jennings, and Bobbie Ray Jennings; to
her nephews, Bruce Campbell and Robby Jennings; and to her other
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dorothy
Gail Aderholt.