1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1005 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Doug Calmelet 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Baytown in mourning the loss of Doug Calmelet, who died 1-8 April 24, 1999, on the battlefield of San Jacinto State Historical 1-9 Park; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Doug attended Texas A&M University, graduating with 1-11 bachelor of science degrees in construction and sociology in 1972; 1-12 he was an enthusiastic member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Band; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Calmelet worked as vice president of Medix 1-14 Healthcare Construction Company; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A well-known lover of Texas history, Mr. Calmelet 1-16 was enthusiastically involved in many living history associations, 1-17 including the San Jacinto Volunteers, the San Antonio Living 1-18 History Association, and the Crossroads of Texas Living History 1-19 Association; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Devoted to the preservation of Texas history, he 2-2 was a committee member of the San Jacinto Volunteers, where he was 2-3 Mexican Military Camp Coordinator for many years; and 2-4 WHEREAS, One of the original members of the New Orleans 2-5 Greys Company formed by the San Antonio Living History Association, 2-6 Mr. Calmelet was active in the interpretation of the Texian soldier, 2-7 where he presented historical information on little-known characters 2-8 of the Texas Revolution; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Becoming an expert on what life was like for the 2-10 Mexican Army in 1836, Doug used his talents for woodworking to 2-11 reconstruct a replica of Santa Anna's tent; and 2-12 WHEREAS, With his passion for history, he was already working 2-13 on his project for the San Jacinto Living History annual event for 2-14 the year 2000; he was going to restore an oxcart for use in the 2-15 Mexican Military Camp, since his dream was to portray accurately 2-16 the lifestyles of all social classes involved in the Mexican Army; 2-17 and 2-18 WHEREAS, Doug Calmelet's endless hours of work relating to 2-19 the preservation of Texas history have been responsible for the 2-20 education of both young and old throughout Texas; and 2-21 WHEREAS, Doug Calmelet was a devoted husband and son, and 2-22 he leaves memories which will be treasured by his family and many 2-23 friends; now, therefore, be it 3-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-2 76th Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the 3-3 members of his family: his wife, Roxanne Clarke Calmelet; his 3-4 parents, Doug Calmelet, Sr., and Dorothy Calmelet; and his brothers, 3-5 Brian Calmelet and Rene Calmelet; and, be it further 3-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 3-7 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 3-8 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 3-9 in memory of Doug Calmelet. 3-10 Gallegos 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 President of the Senate 3-13 I hereby certify that the above 3-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-15 on May 18, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-16 ______________________________________ 3-17 Secretary of the Senate 3-18 ______________________________________ 3-19 Member, Texas Senate