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