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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 121


In Memory

of

Hulda Rhodes Kitchen


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of Hulda Rhodes Kitchen, 
who died September 6, 2003, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, Hulda was born in Columbia, Missouri, on 
September 25, 1918, to John Franklin Rhodes and 
Helen Williams Rhodes; she grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, 
where she was an avid horsewoman participating in both the 
American Royal and Madison Square Garden horse shows; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Vassar College, Hulda was on the 
editorial staff of the Vassar Miscellany News, and in 1938, she 
interviewed Eleanor Roosevelt for the Sweetheart Soap radio 
program; after graduation, she earned her private pilot's 
license at a civilian pilot training school; there she met the 
love of her life, Jack S. "Honey" Kitchen, with whom she was 
happily married for 54 years; and
	WHEREAS, While Jack was serving in the Navy Air Corps, 
Hulda worked in an aircraft factory as a "Rosie the Riveter" to 
support our troops during World War II; in 1949, the couple moved 
to El Paso, where she started a preschool and published a weekly 
newspaper; she also taught at Bowie High School for several 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Hulda loved El Paso and contributed greatly to 
the city through her community involvement; she was president of 
the Junior League of El Paso and the Women's Department of the 
Chamber of Commerce; she was also active in the Del Norte Chapter 
of the Daughters of the American Revolution and numerous other 
civic and charitable organizations; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was an active member of 
the First Presbyterian Church of El Paso and enjoyed socializing 
with members of her book club and bridge groups; she loved 
traveling and was an enthusiastic sports fan and supporter of 
The University of Texas at El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Hulda gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her eternal 
optimism, her warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew her; and
	WHEREAS, Hulda Kitchen lived her life to the fullest and 
was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she leaves behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Hulda Rhodes Kitchen:  her 
son and daughter-in-law, Jack S. Kitchen, Jr., and Carolyn; her 


daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Dennis Eggemeyer; and her 
five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 
so in memory of Hulda Rhodes Kitchen.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 10, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate