82R3718 MDM-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 57
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Eleanor Dozier of Kerrville passed away on June 5,
2010, at the age of 85, leaving behind memories of a life well lived
to be cherished by her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ruston, Louisiana, on August 21, 1924, the
former Eleanor Ruth Roye was the daughter of Jesse and Carrie Ruth
Roye; she moved with her family to West Monroe, where she
participated in equestrian shows, played in the marching band at
Ouachita Parish High School, and won state awards for her talent as
an oboe player; and
WHEREAS, She met William E. "Bill" Dozier, Jr., while
attending Louisiana Tech University and they married after he
enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II; while her husband
served in the Pacific, Mrs. Dozier drove for officers at the Selman
Army Air Field in Monroe, the site of the nation's largest
navigation school at that time; and
WHEREAS, At war's end, Mr. and Mrs. Dozier made their home in
New Orleans, where they became the parents of two beloved
daughters, Martha Carolyn and Sarah Rebecca; this devoted mother
designed and sewed clothing for her daughters and was a gourmet
cook; and
WHEREAS, During the 12 years the family lived in Tyler, Mrs.
Dozier took an active role in civic affairs as a director of the
East Texas Symphony Orchestra, president of the Rosemary Garden
Club, and congregant of Marvin United Methodist Church; prompted by
Mr. Dozier's newspaper career, the couple next moved to Kerrville,
where they were among buyers of the Kerrville Daily Times; Mr.
Dozier served as president, publisher, and editor and Mrs. Dozier
held the office of secretary-treasurer and worked at the newspaper
for 15 years, successfully learning to typeset and sell
advertising; together, the Doziers went on to purchase and oversee
the production of newspapers in Boerne, Bandera, Pearsall, Dilley,
Cotulla, and Leakey; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dozier's enthusiasm and dedication further
benefited her board work at the Hill Country Youth Ranch, the
Kerrville Performing Arts Society, and the Riverside Nature Center
as well as various endeavors at First United Methodist Church and
the Schreiner Oaks Society; and
WHEREAS, Gracious, elegant, and intelligent, Eleanor Dozier
touched many lives during her time on this earth, and she will
forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and
loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eleanor Dozier and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughter, Rebecca Dozier; to her grandchildren, Matthew Dozier
Hunnicutt and his wife, Kelly de Steiger Hunnicutt, Carrie Ruth
Hunnicutt, and James Edward Hunnicutt; 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 Eleanor
Dozier.