88S20263 CJM-D

By: Howard 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.