By Hope H.R. No. 287 76R6740 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Donna M. McVeigh on February 11, 1-2 1999, at the age of 61, has brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 many friends of this beloved woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on April 29, 1937, in Syracuse, New York, she 1-5 was married to Ray McVeigh and the couple enjoyed a close and 1-6 rewarding relationship; they were blessed with two daughters and in 1-7 recent years their family life was further enhanced with the 1-8 welcome addition of seven grandchildren; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. McVeigh owned Friendly Travel and formed a 1-10 business partnership with Armstrong Elementary School, 1-11 enthusiastically contributing her time and energy as a reader to 1-12 the delight of the young students; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The first female Rotarian in Montgomery County, she 1-14 was a person to whom others looked to for leadership and motivation 1-15 and she was instrumental in building the annual Cattle Baron's Ball 1-16 into one of the most successful Houston-area fundraisers benefiting 1-17 the American Cancer Society; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mrs. McVeigh was an invaluable member of the Conroe 1-19 area business and civic community and actively supported many 1-20 worthy organizations; she had served as chairman of the Montgomery 1-21 County Chamber of Commerce, Society of Performing Arts, Conroe 1-22 Tourist Council, and Crighton Theatre Foundation and president of 1-23 the Montgomery County American Cancer Society; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Her commitment to volunteerism was exemplified by 2-1 her distinguished service as a member of the North Harris 2-2 Montgomery College District board, the Montgomery County Civic 2-3 Center and multi-purpose building committee, and the YMCA panel; 2-4 and 2-5 WHEREAS, Throughout her life Mrs. McVeigh devoted her time 2-6 and energy to her family, friends, and community; those who were 2-7 privileged to enjoy her friendship will surely miss her presence, 2-8 and they will certainly treasure the memories of her warmth, 2-9 devotion, and integrity for many years to come; now, therefore, be 2-10 it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Donna M. McVeigh and extend 2-13 sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Ray 2-14 McVeigh; to her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Chuck 2-15 Bergfeld and Donna and Bob Whitley; to her grandchildren, Lauren 2-16 and Chase Bergfeld, and Kristin, Tracey, Anne, Michelle, and Clint 2-17 Whitley; to her sisters-in-law, Cathy Brooks and Amy McVeigh; to 2-18 her brother-in-law and his wife, Francis P. and Ann Marie McVeigh; 2-19 and to the many other friends and relatives of this esteemed woman; 2-20 and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-23 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-24 Donna M. McVeigh.