H.R. No. 256
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent passing of Sterling City resident Chesley
    1-2  McDonald on January 15, 1993, at the age of 74, has brought a
    1-3  profound loss to the many friends and relatives of this
    1-4  distinguished Texan; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Born in Magnolia, Mr. McDonald began his lifelong
    1-6  affiliation with Abilene Christian University as a student,
    1-7  athlete, and campus leader; president of the "A" Club men's honor
    1-8  fraternity and a member of Who's Who Among Students in American
    1-9  Universities and Colleges, he played halfback on the school's
   1-10  football team, lettering three times, and served as class
   1-11  president; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, For more than half a century, this exemplary
   1-13  gentleman continued to make valuable contributions to Abilene
   1-14  Christian University as a member of the university's board of
   1-15  trustees, board of development, and National Development Council;
   1-16  Mr. McDonald received the Alumni Citation and Outstanding Alumnus
   1-17  of the Year awards and, in 1990, was honored with the prestigious
   1-18  Lifetime Achievement Award and admission into the university's
   1-19  Sports Hall of Fame; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Dedicated to his state and country as well, this
   1-21  patriotic American answered his nation's call to arms during World
   1-22  War II and served with the U.S. Army for more than four years; on
   1-23  his return to Texas, he coached in Anson and Colorado City and then
   1-24  moved to Sterling City to serve as a football coach and high school
    2-1  principal; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, With the support of his lovely wife, Cecile,
    2-3  Mr. McDonald embarked on a successful career in ranching; the
    2-4  McDonald family ranch, a vast expanse covering five counties,
    2-5  gained widespread acclaim for its fine quality Hereford cattle and
    2-6  Rambouillet sheep; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, In recognition of the family's strong commitment to
    2-8  each other and to their community, Sterling City named the
    2-9  McDonalds the Outstanding Family of the Year for 1970; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, Highly respected in the ranching industry,
   2-11  Mr. McDonald was a permanent member of the Sterling City Livestock
   2-12  Show Association, chairman of the County Agriculture Service
   2-13  Committee, and an honorary member of the Texas Hereford Association
   2-14  and the Texas Future Farmers of America; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, Despite his many community and business endeavors,
   2-16  Mr. McDonald was above all else a devoted husband and family man
   2-17  who enjoyed a happy and rewarding marriage with Cecile and who took
   2-18  great pride in the accomplishments of his three children, Don,
   2-19  Celia, and Jeanie, and his eight beloved grandchildren, Jena, Will,
   2-20  Wesley, Heath, Hayley, Greg, Kevin, and Nicole; and
   2-21        WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know this fine Texan
   2-22  will not quickly forget the warmth, generosity, and commitment he
   2-23  brought to every facet of his life; though his presence is gone
   2-24  from us now, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of
   2-25  all whose lives he touched during his years on this earth; now,
   2-26  therefore, be it
   2-27        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    3-1  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Chesley McDonald and
    3-2  extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife,
    3-3  Cecile McDonald of Sterling City; to his son, Dr. Don R. McDonald
    3-4  of Salado; to his daughters, Celia Davis of Abilene and Jeanie Bird
    3-5  of San Angelo; to his grandchildren, Greg McDonald of Dallas, Kevin
    3-6  McDonald of Houston, Nicole McDonald of College Station, and Heath
    3-7  Hughes, Will Davis, Wesley Davis, Jena Allen, and Hayley Mason, all
    3-8  of Abilene; to his brothers, Orville McDonald of Dallas and J. T.
    3-9  McDonald of Little Rock, Arkansas; to his sisters, Violet Irwin of
   3-10  Everman and Mildred Rice of Baytown; and to his many other friends
   3-11  and relatives; and, be it further
   3-12        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   3-13  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
   3-14  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Chesley
   3-15  McDonald.
   3-16                                                     Hunter of Taylor
   3-17  McDonald.
   3-18                                                               Junell
   3-19                                                     Hunter of Taylor