H.R. No. 14
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Flower Mound lost an engaged citizen, an admired
veteran, and a friend to many with the passing of Donald Joseph
Shields on July 3, 2023, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, The son of George Shields and Mary Rita Healy
Shields, Don Shields was born in Buffalo, New York, on November 5,
1938; he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 22
years, attaining the rank of master chief petty officer; through
the years, he continued to be known as "Master Chief" to those who
knew him well; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Shields was deeply patriotic and very dedicated
to his community; a staunch Republican, he gave generously of his
time and talents in behalf of campaigns for conservative candidates
and causes; he attended all events and meetings of the Flower Mound
Area Republican Club and often represented the group outside
polling places; he was also a longtime member of the NRA; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Shields shared a
fulfilling 50-year marriage with his wife, June Ann Shields; he was
blessed with four children, Kirk, Kara, Karl, and Keath, as well as
four grandchildren, Craig, Kaitlin, Cole, and Cameron, and he
delighted in supporting them at their activities; sustained by a
strong faith, Mr. Shields was a valued member of his church, where
he served on the security team; he loved music, especially
traditional barbershop singing, and his family enjoyed hearing him
play the harmonica and tap out melodies on the piano; and
WHEREAS, Although Don Shields will be sadly missed, his
faith, patriotism, and civic involvement will remain a lasting
source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Donald Joseph Shields and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife, June Ann Reeves Shields; to his children,
Kirk Shields and his wife, Christi, Kara Shields, Karl Shields and
his wife, Elizabeth, and Keath Shields; to his grandchildren,
Craig, Kaitlin, Cole, and Cameron; to his great-grandchildren,
Kaydon and Paityn; to his siblings, Mary, Brian, Art, Helen,
JoAnna, and Marita; and to his many other relatives and friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Don
Shields.
Bumgarner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 14 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on July 13, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House