H.R. No. 16
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Mary Ann Dodds on May 24, 2022, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Russell and Erma Chamberlain, the
former Mary Ann Chamberlain was born on July 13, 1938, in Clay
Center, Kansas, and she grew up in nearby Riley; she attended Riley
High School, where she was an exceptional student and a
cheerleader, and she also had a job at the local drug store; she
continued her education at Kansas State University, and during her
college years, she worked for the president of the university and
participated in Pi Beta Phi; and
WHEREAS, On August 18, 1957, she wed her childhood
sweetheart, DeLoss Dodds; in the course of their 64 years of
marriage, Mrs. Dodds supported her husband in his career as a
university track coach and athletics director, serving as the team
"mom" and traveling to sporting events around the country; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mrs. Dodds was a devoted mother to
her three children, Doug, Deidre, and Debra, and she delighted in
becoming "Nana" to her seven grandchildren, Steffan, Hailey, Will,
Sommer, Emily, Alexis, and Allison, and two great-grandchildren,
Bennett and Kathleen; she enjoyed cooking and baking for her loved
ones, who cherished her Sunday night dinners, and she was renowned
for her chocolate "track cake"; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her warmth, wit, and elegance, Mary Ann
Dodds brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will
forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Mary Ann Dodds and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones;
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 Mary Ann
Dodds.
Howard
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 16 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on July 13, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House