SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 491
In Memory
of
Deborah Van Dormolen
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Salado in mourning the loss of Deborah "Borah" Van
Dormolen, who died March 11, 2013, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, Borah Van Dormolen was an exemplary citizen whose
selflessness, courage, leadership, and devotion to duty were
inspirational to all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Borah Van Dormolen served the
nation with distinction in the United States Army for 23 years;
her service included a number of command, staff, and leadership
positions, and she was one of the first female professors at the
United States Military Academy at West Point, where she played an
important role in building morale and helping female cadets
assimilate into the life of the academy; and
WHEREAS, She also served as commander of logistics
operations units for the army's most powerful formations,
including the famed 1st Cavalry Division and the 13th Corps
Support Command; she retired in 1997 with the rank of lieutenant
colonel; and
WHEREAS, Along with her husband, retired Lieutenant
Colonel Rich Castle, she established Design Technology Group,
Incorporated, a successful manufacturing and marketing firm that
makes outdoor stainless steel electric grills; and
WHEREAS, She was a highly respected active leader in
Republican Party politics and served as the Republican National
Committeewoman for Texas; she held numerous offices with the
Texas Federation of Republican Women, including serving as its
president; and
WHEREAS, She led several campaign management seminars for
the National Federation of Republican Women and served on the
staff of State Representative Kent Grusendorf; she had recently
been elected to represent Texas on the rules committee of the
Republican National Committee; and
WHEREAS, The many community organizations to which she
donated her time and talent included the Texas Council of
Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America, the
Rotary Club of Salado, and the Board of Governors for the Fort
Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army; she
was an endowment member of the National Rifle Association and the
Texas State Rifle Association; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously of herself to her country and her state, and her
wisdom, her patriotism and devotion to duty, and her enthusiasm
for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her family, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Deborah Van Dormolen; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Borah Van Dormolen.
Fraser
Birdwell Estes Patrick Birdwell Estes Patrick
Birdwell Estes Patrick
Campbell Hancock Paxton Campbell Hancock Paxton
Campbell Hancock Paxton
Carona Hegar Schwertner Carona Hegar Schwertner
Carona Hegar Schwertner
Deuell Huffman Seliger Deuell Huffman Seliger
Deuell Huffman Seliger
Duncan Nelson Taylor Duncan Nelson Taylor
Duncan Nelson Taylor
Eltife Nichols Williams Eltife Nichols Williams
Eltife Nichols Williams
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Estes Patrick
Campbell Hancock Paxton
Carona Hegar Schwertner
Deuell Huffman Seliger
Duncan Nelson Taylor
Eltife Nichols Williams