HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Madge Anna Stewart Keeton of Austin 1-2 on April 3, 2001, at the age of 89 has greatly saddened the family 1-3 and friends of this well-known and much-loved Austin resident; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The widow of W. Page Keeton, longtime dean of The 1-5 University of Texas School of Law, Mrs. Keeton was herself a 1-6 fixture in the university community, where she volunteered in 1-7 numerous organizations and where she skillfully handled the myriad 1-8 responsibilities attendant to her position as spouse of one of the 1-9 school's most eminent figures; she was actively involved as well in 1-10 many civic associations and was a valued member of University 1-11 United Methodist Church; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mrs. Keeton was born May 29, 1911, in San Antonio 1-13 and raised in Atlanta; in 1931 she moved to Austin to attend The 1-14 University of Texas, where she earned a bachelor's degree in 1-15 English in 1935; possessing a lively interest in politics, she 1-16 leavened her literary studies with a law class, thereby meeting the 1-17 professor who would later become her husband; and 1-18 WHEREAS, While she gave generously of her energy and talents 1-19 to many groups, Mrs. Keeton's family always came first in her life, 1-20 and the support and nurturing she gave to her husband and two 1-21 children were unqualified and unstinting; the son and daughter she 1-22 raised so well have gone on to achieve great prominence: Richard 1-23 Keeton, as a highly respected lawyer in Houston, and Carole Keeton 1-24 Rylander, as a member of the Austin School Board, mayor of the city 2-1 of Austin, member of the Texas Railroad Commission, and comptroller 2-2 of the State of Texas; and 2-3 WHEREAS, In time, Mrs. Keeton saw yet a third generation of 2-4 her family ascend to influence in government circles, as two of her 2-5 grandsons were tapped for service with President George W. Bush; 2-6 Scott McClellan has taken on the duties of senior adviser and 2-7 deputy press secretary for the president, while Dr. Mark McClellan 2-8 has received a nomination to the Council of Economic Advisers; and 2-9 WHEREAS, An effervescent woman whose care and adept efforts 2-10 cheered and heartened countless individuals, Mrs. Keeton will long 2-11 live on in the hearts of her family and all who count themselves 2-12 blessed to have known her; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-14 hereby pay tribute to the life of Madge Anna Stewart Keeton and 2-15 extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 2-16 children, Richard Keeton and Carole Keeton Rylander; to her twin 2-17 sister, Mara Stewart Landry; to her five grandsons and four 2-18 great-granddaughters; and to all who treasured this remarkable 2-19 woman; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-22 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-23 memory of Madge Anna Stewart Keeton. Delisi _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 253 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 27, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 253 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on May 1, 2001. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor