1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 794 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Madge Anna Stewart Keeton 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Austin in mourning the death of a beloved citizen, 1-8 Madge Anna Stewart Keeton, who died April 3, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Well known in the Austin community as the spirited 1-10 matriarch of the Keeton clan, Madge was the wife of Page Keeton, 1-11 the 25-year dean of The University of Texas School of Law, and the 1-12 mother and grandmother of several prominent public servants; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Born May 29, 1911, in San Antonio, Madge was raised 1-14 in Atlanta, Georgia, by Norris and Mary Catherine Stewart and 1-15 moved to Austin in 1931 to attend The University of Texas; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Madge's performance at The University of Texas was 1-17 indeed distinguished; not only did she earn a bachelor of arts 1-18 with honors in English and the title of Bluebonnet Belle, she 1-19 captured the affection of the young law professor, W. Page Keeton, 1-20 her husband of 64 years; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Madge steadfastly supported Page throughout his 2-2 distinguished tenure with The University of Texas School of Law, 2-3 ably assisting him as he made it one of the nation's most 2-4 prestigious institutions for legal studies; and 2-5 WHEREAS, The City of Austin Brackenridge Hospital Women's 2-6 Auxiliary, the Law Wives, the Parent-Teacher Association, and 2-7 the Panhellenic Council were but a few of the many local 2-8 organizations Madge dedicated her time and talent to; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Her generous, fun-loving character won Madge the 2-10 affection of many, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel 2-11 will not be forgotten by those who knew her; she leaves her 2-12 family, friends, and fellow citizens of Austin many treasured 2-13 memories and a legacy of commitment to her community and her 2-14 family; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 77th Legislature, hereby send condolences to the family of 2-17 Madge Anna Stewart Keeton: her twin sister, Mara Stewart Landry; 2-18 her son and daughter-in-law, Richard Page Keeton and wife, 2-19 Susan Keeton; her daughter, Carole Keeton Rylander; her 2-20 grandchildren, Dr. Mark Barr McClellan, Dudley Page McClellan, 2-21 Bradley Dean McClellan, Scott Keeton McClellan, Laura Keeton McVey, 2-22 Emily Katherine Keeton, and John Page Keeton; and her four 2-23 beautiful great-granddaughters; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 3-1 for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 3-2 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-3 do so in memory of Madge Anna Stewart Keeton. 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 23, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate