86R26252 BK-D By: Wray H.R. No. 1380 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The family and friends of Marie Therese Kleinpeter Chambers of Waxahachie are mourning the untimely loss of this beloved woman, who passed away on March 14, 2019, at the age of 63; and WHEREAS, A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the former Marie Therese Kleinpeter was the daughter of John and Mary Ann Kleinpeter and the sister of four siblings, Suzanne, Jim, Laura, and Lane; she graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, and as a young woman, she trained and performed in ballet under the tutelage of Phoebe Brantley; and WHEREAS, Her passion for animals later led Mrs. Chambers to raise and ride horses for many years, and she was known for often taking in stray dogs and cats and supporting various causes benefiting animals in need; she loved spending time outdoors, whether working in her yard or tending to her flower garden, and the care and attention she paid to her beautiful home made it the envy of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Chambers was cherished by a family that included her husband, Jeff Chambers, her stepdaughters, Lindsey and Shelbi, and her step-grandchildren, Zoya, Ivan, and Jack, along with many nieces and nephews; she especially relished every opportunity to visit the younger members of her family, whom she showered with love and affection; and WHEREAS, Marie Chambers enriched the lives of everyone around her with her grace, her kindness, and her joie de vivre, and she will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Marie Therese Kleinpeter Chambers and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn her passing; 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 Marie Chambers.