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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45


In Memory

of

Dr. Sidney Earle Isdale


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Killeen in mourning the loss of Dr. Sidney Earle Isdale, who 
died May 8, 2005, at the age of 77; and

	WHEREAS, For 56 years, Dr. Sidney Isdale served as a pillar 
of the Killeen community through his involvement with its citizens
and civic life; and

	WHEREAS, Born May 11, 1927, in DeQuincy, Louisiana,
Sidney Isdale was raised in San Antonio; he graduated from Texas 
Chiropractic College in 1949; he then moved with his family to 
Killeen and began his practice; and

	WHEREAS, Known as "Dr. Sid," he was a highly respected 
community leader whose civic contributions were numerous, and he 
left a lasting imprint on the city of Killeen; a member and 
president of the Kiwanis Club, he helped establish the Killeen 
Public Library; he was a member of the Harker Heights and
Greater Killeen Chambers of Commerce, a patron of the Eastern Star,
and a founding member of Lifeway Fellowship; and

	WHEREAS, A member of the Killeen City Council for eight 
years, Dr. Sid used that post to consider how each action of
the council affected the city and its residents; his civic 
involvement grew to include statewide concerns when he was 
appointed by the governor to the Texas Board of Chiropractic 
Examiners; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Dr. Isdale gave willingly of his time and energy to others, and 
his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Sidney Isdale lived his life to the fullest and 
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 
behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family
and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Sidney Earle Isdale:  
his wife of 55 years, Jeanne Isdale; his sons, Skip, Scott,
Stan, Stuart, and Shawn Isdale; and his 13 grandchildren and 
great-grandchild; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his 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 Dr. Sidney Earle Isdale.
                                                                          Fraser




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 6, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate