84R8760 BGU-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 2083
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Doris Bhael Clements of Hideaway on December 6, 2014, at
the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, The former Dorothy Bhael was born in Beebe,
Arkansas, on July 23, 1914, to Sam and Lola Bhael; she attended
Paris Junior College, where she met the love of her life, Ulmon
Clements; they were married on May 29, 1937, sharing nearly six
decades until his passing in 1996; and
WHEREAS, After college, Mrs. Clements became an accomplished
dance instructor in Paris and Brownsville, specializing in tap, and
she continued to enjoy dancing throughout her life; she and
Mr. Clements published newspapers in Carthage and Lewisville for
many years, a vocation through which they were afforded the
opportunity to meet a number of prominent figures, including
General Douglas MacArthur and Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon
Johnson; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Mrs. Clements and her husband retired and
moved to Hideaway; together they published the city's first
newspaper, the Observer, and were instrumental in creating the
Hideaway News; she was active in the community as a charter
congregant of Hideaway Lake Community Church as well as a member of
several bridge clubs; she also taught water aerobics until the age
of 92 and regularly volunteered to aid worthy causes; and
WHEREAS, Although Doris Clements is deeply missed, treasured
memories of her quick wit and zest for life will long endure in the
hearts of her family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Doris Bhael
Clements and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her nephew, Walter Clements; to her niece, Linda
Clements Mathews; and to her other relatives and many 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 Doris Bhael
Clements.