84R22634 BPG-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2112
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Corpus Christi lost an esteemed community leader
with the passing of Donelda Daub Sluyter on April 3, 2015, at the
age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born in Alberta, Canada, on June 1, 1942, the former
Doni Daub grew up in Calgary and Lethbridge; she moved to Tulsa,
Oklahoma, to attend college, and there she met her future husband,
Dr. Gary V. Sluyter, with whom she would have a beloved son,
Michael; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sluyter became a naturalized citizen in 1969,
while living in Austin, and she completed her bachelor's degree in
business administration two years later; after residing in Houston,
she moved with her family to Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Early in her career, Ms. Sluyter worked for the
Penneco Oil Company; she later established her own CPA firm, and she
owned a boutique, Bolero's, and a second shop in Rockport;
subsequently, she was employed by other CPA accounting firms before
starting a successful solo practice from her home; in recognition
of her professional accomplishments, she received a Y Women in
Careers Award from the YWCA; and
WHEREAS, Committed to the betterment of her community,
Ms. Sluyter served as president of the Corpus Christi Branch of the
YWCA, and she chaired its finance committee and its Women in Careers
Awards event; a founding board member of the Tuloso-Midway ISD
Education Foundation, she served as its treasurer for 10 years, and
she also was a member of the boards of the Corpus Christi Women's
Shelter and the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society; moreover, she
was president of the local branch of the American Association of
University Women (AAUW) and chaired its Outreach Committee, which
provided assistance to high school students; she gave generously to
numerous causes, and she was especially dedicated to helping
animals; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sluyter had many talents, and she crafted
beautiful artworks as an active member of the Hericane Stampers; an
avid reader, she belonged to both the Corpus Christi Literary
Reading Series and an AAUW book club; she loved to travel and to
entertain, and she was a charming and gracious hostess; for a number
of years, she met monthly with a group known as the Goddesses to
celebrate birthdays and other occasions; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family and her community, Doni
Sluyter made a meaningful difference in the lives of her loved ones
and fellow citizens alike, and her contributions will be fondly
remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Donelda Daub
Sluyter and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones: to her
son, Michael Sluyter, and his wife, Shalla; to her granddaughter,
Allison Faria; to her sisters, Mary Stubbs and Michelle Low; to her
brothers, Daniel Daub and his wife, Deborah, Peter Daub and his
wife, Kay, and Gary Daub and his wife, Lisa; and to her many 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 Doni
Sluyter.