By Hunter H.R. No. 673 75R12466 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Delona Ellenburg Fishel on March 12, 1-2 1997, has brought a great loss to the family and many friends of 1-3 this esteemed resident of the Lake Coleman area; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Clairette to Harrison and Lela Hall 1-5 Ellenburg, Mrs. Fishel moved to Abilene in 1933 to attend 1-6 Draughon's Business College; she wed Edd Fishel on June 17, 1945, 1-7 and the couple nurtured a deeply fulfilling union that spanned more 1-8 than 51 years; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Fishel began her noteworthy career as a cashier 1-10 and bookkeeper at Harvey Dry Goods and went on to become the owner 1-11 and operator of the Parisian Hat Shop; after combining her store 1-12 with her husband's shop, Fishel's Clothiers, in 1960, she opened a 1-13 complete bridal department, and she earned well-deserved acclaim 1-14 for her exceptional business skills when she was honored with the 1-15 National Bridal Award for her establishment; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fishel sold their store in 1983, after 1-17 nearly three decades of service to the Abilene community, and they 1-18 retired to Lake Coleman and Lamkin, where they established a dinner 1-19 theater for the enjoyment of their many friends in the area and 1-20 generously donated the theater's proceeds to the community; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The Fishels' altruism extended to the area of higher 1-22 education as well, for they helped many deserving students 1-23 attending Abilene Christian University, McMurry University, and 1-24 Hardin-Simmons University to further their studies; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mrs. Fishel also contributed to the Abilene 2-2 community through her involvement in numerous organizations; she 2-3 was instrumental in establishing the Cystic Fibrosis Chapter in 2-4 Abilene and West Texas and was active with the Altrusa Club of 2-5 Abilene, the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, the Knife and Fork Club 2-6 of Abilene, and the Abilene Woman's Club; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A descendent of Virginia settler James Roy, 2-8 Mrs. Fishel was heir to a proud family heritage, and she shared her 2-9 respect for history with countless others as a member of both the 2-10 Daughters of the American Revolution and the William Norwood 2-11 Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Delona Fishel left an indelible mark on her 2-13 community during her years on this earth, and though her presence 2-14 will be deeply missed, her memory will long endure in the hearts 2-15 and minds of all who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-17 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Delona Ellenburg 2-18 Fishel and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to 2-19 her husband, Edd E. Fishel; to her sister, Ramona Sharp; to her 2-20 nieces and nephews; and to the many other friends and relatives of 2-21 this beloved woman; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-24 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-25 Delona Ellenburg Fishel.