1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Nellie Louise Dudley 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Eldorado in mourning the loss of Nellie Louise Dudley, who died 1-8 February 20, 1999, at the age of 97; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Nellie was born on July 19, 1901, in West Virginia, 1-10 and she and her family moved to East Texas soon afterward; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Nellie Louise married P. S. Dudley in 1919; he 1-12 was a pioneer in the exploration and discovery of oil in the 1-13 East Texas oil fields; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A resourceful woman full of strength, she lived the 1-15 oil-field life with her husband; Mrs. Dudley supported her 1-16 husband in his career and created a loving home for their family; 1-17 they were the proud parents of two daughters, Martha Lee and 1-18 Marylue, both of whom predeceased her; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mr. Dudley, known as Dud, served as drilling 1-20 superintendent for the Texas Company, later known as Texaco, 1-21 and Sun Oil Company; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley lived in many oil camps 1-23 throughout East Texas until he retired in 1953; and 1-24 WHEREAS, They moved to Eldorado in 1960 to be near their 2-1 family; they enjoyed their retirement years greatly, traveling 2-2 as members of a travel trailer club and deriving great pleasure 2-3 from the other members, all of whom were great friends; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In 1990, Dud passed away, ending a marriage and 2-5 loving partnership of 71 years; and 2-6 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Nell was a longtime and faithful 2-7 member of the First United Methodist Church; she also belonged to 2-8 the Eldorado Women's Club and other civic groups; now, therefore, 2-9 be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 76th Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the 2-12 family of Nellie Louise Dudley: her son-in-law, Ed Meador; and 2-13 her five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and, be it 2-14 further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-16 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-17 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-18 do so in memory of Nellie Louise Dudley. 2-19 Wentworth 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on March 15, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate