H.R. No. 136



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Travis D. Shelton of Lubbock at the 
age of 82 has deeply saddened the family and many friends of this 
beloved man; and
	WHEREAS, This native Texan was born January 30, 1921, in Lynn 
County, grew up in Tahoka, attended Texas Tech University, and went 
on to receive a law degree from The University of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, During World War II, he served his country with 
distinction as a navigator aboard a seagoing tug in the Pacific 
Ocean; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton married the former Mary Lou Metcalf in 
1946, and the couple shared a rich family life with their three 
children and four grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, He was elected to three consecutive terms as 
Lubbock's district attorney and served as president of the State 
Bar of Texas and the Lubbock County Bar Association; his 
professional affiliations included the American College of Trial 
Lawyers and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, of 
which he was a charter member; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton gave generously of his time and talent 
to his community in roles that included president of the Lubbock 
Lions Club, Sunday school teacher with Westminster Presbyterian 
Church, and delegate to the 1968 Democratic National Convention; 
his civic contributions were recognized by the Lubbock Sales 
Executive Association in 1976 when he was named executive of the 
year; and
	WHEREAS, Although he is deeply missed, Travis Shelton will 
long be remembered for his devotion to his family, profession, and 
community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Travis D. Shelton and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, Mary Lou 
Shelton; to his children, Steve Shelton, Shelly Livingston and her 
husband, Gill Livingston, and Christy Thompson and her husband, Dr. 
Paul Thompson; to his grandchildren, Paige Bell, Blake Bell, Olivia 
Shelton, and Travis Shelton; to his twin sister, Avis Buchanan, to 
his brother, Marshall Shelton; and to all those who mourn the 
passing of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Travis 
Shelton.

                                                                Jones of Lubbock
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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 136 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 17, 2004.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House