SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 819
In Memory
of
Shirley Chadwick
WHEREAS, Mineola lost an admired civic leader with the
passing of Shirley Chadwick on May 7, 2017, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Corwin and Laura Tumbleson, the
former Shirley Tumbleson was born in Carthage on April 10, 1943,
and grew up with the companionship of a sister, Betty; shortly
after graduating from high school in 1961, she married James
"Gene" Chadwick, with whom she shared 53 rewarding years, until
his passing in 2015; the couple were blessed with two sons, James
"Chad" Chadwick Jr. and John David Chadwick, and over the years,
their family grew to include six beloved grandchildren, Ashley,
Gerald, Christine, Kenzie, Jon-Michael, and Garrett; and
WHEREAS, In 1968, the Chadwicks put down roots in Mineola,
where Mrs. Chadwick became a pillar of the local community; she
enjoyed a rewarding 25-year tenure as administrative director of
the Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce, during which time she
devoted herself to countless initiatives in support of promoting
and preserving the city's rich history and natural beauty and
encouraging business development; the organization honored her
tireless efforts with its 2010 Distinguished Lifetime
Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan further benefited the region
through her service as a founder of the North East Texas Tourism
Council and as a member of the Mineola Youth Foundation board and
the Mineola Lions Club, which named her its Woman of the Year in
1999; sustained by an abiding faith, she was also an active
congregant of the First United Methodist Church in Mineola, where
she held numerous leadership roles, taught Sunday school,
volunteered with the youth group, and played in the handbell
choir; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed quilting and gardening,
and she relished the time she spent with the Wood County Master
Gardeners; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a generous nature, an inspiring work
ethic, and an infectious sense of humor, Shirley Chadwick left an
indelible mark on all those who shared in the richness of her
life, and her contributions to Mineola will continue to resonate
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Shirley Chadwick
and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Shirley Chadwick.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate