1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 694 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Dobbie Leverton Fenton 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Austin in mourning the loss of Dobbie Leverton Fenton, who died 1-8 Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at the age of 55; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born July 27, 1945, in Houston, Texas, Dobbie moved 1-10 to Friendswood at the age of seven; she enrolled at Saint Stephen's 1-11 Episcopal School as an eighth-grade boarder and graduated in 1963; 1-12 she spent two years at Barnard College in New York City and 1-13 graduated magna cum laude from The University of Texas at Austin 1-14 with a degree in English; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Dobbie was dedicated to her career at 1-16 Saint Stephen's, where she served for 33 years as a college 1-17 counselor and as an English teacher; a woman of many talents, 1-18 she was also an African literature critic and had become fluent 1-19 in French to prepare for a French-speaking conference on African 1-20 literature in Senegal; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Dobbie was beloved by her colleagues at the school 2-1 and by students and parents for her caring and supportive attitude 2-2 and her intellectual depth and spirituality; eager to help other 2-3 people, she spent her life preparing students for college and 2-4 life beyond it; and 2-5 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Dobbie was respected and 2-6 treasured by the Saint Stephen's community and will be remembered 2-7 for her optimism, courage, and compassion, as well as for her many 2-8 accomplishments; and 2-9 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-10 Dobbie gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 2-11 warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by those who 2-12 knew her; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Dobbie Fenton lived her life to the fullest and was 2-14 a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind 2-15 memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many 2-16 friends; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-19 bereaved family of Dobbie Fenton: her husband of 35 years, 2-20 Alan Fenton; her son and daughter-in-law, Alan H. Fenton III 2-21 and Aimee Fenton; her daughter and son-in-law, Claire and 2-22 David Simmonds; her sister, Susan C. Leverton; and her grandson, 2-23 Sebastian Fenton; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 3-1 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-2 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-3 do so in memory of Dobbie Fenton. 3-4 Barrientos 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate 3-7 I hereby certify that the above 3-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-9 on April 9, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate