SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 130
In Memory
of
Travis D. Shelton
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 Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Travis Shelton.
Duncan
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2004, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate