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78R6002 MDM-D

By:  Mabry                                                        H.R. No. 271



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Brenda Joyce Dobelbower of 
Waco on February 14, 2003, at the age of 48, has brought a tragic 
loss to the relatives and many friends of this beloved woman; and
	WHEREAS, Born on May 23, 1954, in Waco, to Mack Martin Gorham 
and Joyce Marie Gorham, Mrs. Dobelbower was a lifelong resident of 
the city and a graduate of Richfield High School; she received an 
associate of science degree in radiologic technology from McLennan 
Community College and later attended the University of Utah, from 
which she earned a bachelor's degree; and
	WHEREAS, Highly regarded by her colleagues, Mrs. Dobelbower 
was invited to become an instructor at McLennan Community College 
not long after graduation; she soon earned a promotion to the 
position of program director, and for more than two decades, she 
provided outstanding leadership as director of the radiologic 
technology program; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Dobelbower was a loving wife and mother; she 
exchanged wedding vows with her best friend and soul mate, John Lyon 
Dobelbower, on June 23, 1979, and the couple's marriage was 
enhanced by a son and three daughters; and
	WHEREAS, This lovely woman served as a role model in her 
personal and business life; devoted to her loved ones, who included 
her special pets, Lady and Jack, and to her profession, she was 
greatly admired for her intellect, her keen wit, and her refusal 
throughout her lifetime to ever let adversity stand in her way; and
	WHEREAS, Brenda Dobelbower will be profoundly missed by all 
who knew her, but her indomitable spirit will surely live on in the 
hearts and minds of the many individuals whose lives she touched; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Brenda Joyce Dobelbower and  
extend deepest sympathy to her husband, John Dobelbower; to her 
daughter and son, Shannon and John Dobelbower; to her 
step-daughters, Julie Ann and Patricia Ann Dobelbower; to her 
aunts, Jean Hancock, Floy Gorham, Mazelle Domagalski, Jeanie 
Cunningham, Ethel Lawler, Rosemary Gorham, and Myrtle King; and to 
her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brenda 
Joyce Dobelbower.