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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115





In Memory



of



Sally Ann Kelso



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 

citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Sally Ann Kelso, who 

died August 9, 2005, at the age of 58; and

	WHEREAS, Sally made any gathering a warmer, more welcoming 

place by her mere presence, and her radiant smile and great good 

humor uplifted the spirits of others; and

	WHEREAS, Born in Indianapolis, Sally Ann Richards grew up 

in Indiana and Florida before her family moved to Honolulu, where 

she graduated from high school; she moved to California to pursue 

an acting career and worked on such popular television shows as 

"I Dream of Jeannie" and "The Courtship of Eddie's Father"; and

	WHEREAS, Sally moved to Austin in the early 1970s and 

became the kitchen manager of the Texas Chili Parlor; in 1980, 

she met John Kelso at the Raw Deal restaurant on West Sixth Street;

the two went to Eeyore's Birthday Party the next day and they were 

married soon afterward; and

	WHEREAS, A movie buff, comedy aficionado, and lover of 

animals, Sally was often a foil to her husband John in his columns;

she was known for her one-line quips and her exceptional ability 

to come up with the perfect name for her beloved pets; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, 

Sally gave generously of herself to others, and her kindness, 

warmth, and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will 

not be forgotten by those who knew her; and

	WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Sally 

leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by her 

family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the bereaved family of Sally Ann Kelso:  her 

husband, John Kelso; her daughter, Kaiulani Thelen; her sisters, 

Catherine Richards and Nan Jordan; and her two grandchildren; 

and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

the members of 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 Sally Ann Kelso.

                                                                      Barrientos









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 16, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate