SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
In Memory
of
Frank and Alice Kelso
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Frank Aulston Kelso and Alice Sue Boyle Kelso of
Corpus Christi, who shared nearly seven decades of marriage; and
WHEREAS, Frank Kelso was born in Bellville on
September 20, 1936, and the former Alice Boyle was born the
following year in Dumas on November 23; they met at church and
married when he was 17 and she 16; and
WHEREAS, The Kelsos were blessed with 4 children, Sheri,
Frank, Keith, and Jo, and through the years, their treasured family
grew to include 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Employed for 26 years as a game warden for the
State of Texas, Mr. Kelso rose to become a district supervisor,
and his career highlights included the capture and release of
Bubba, the javelina; following his retirement in 1993, he enjoyed
spending time out in his shop, teaching his grandchildren to hunt
and fish, and regaling them with tales of his game warden
adventures; he had a gift for teaching, and he was always ready to
lend a helping hand to family and friends; Mrs. Kelso took great
pleasure in caring for her home and family; a wonderful cook, she
always made sure no one left their home hungry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kelso were inseparable in life, and
they died but a few days apart; Mr. Kelso passed away on
January 9, 2023, at the age of 86, and Mrs. Kelso followed on
January 13, 2023, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Although Frank and Alice Kelso are deeply missed,
their tremendous devotion to each other will forever remain a
source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know
them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the lives of Frank Aulston
Kelso and Alice Sue Boyle Kelso and extend sincere condolences to
the members of their family, to their friends, and to all who
mourn their passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Frank and Alice Kelso.
Hinojosa of Nueces
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2025,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate