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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137





In Memory



of



Rowena McNeel Dillon



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 

of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Rowena McNeel Dillon, who 

died August 5, 2005, at the age of 67; and

	WHEREAS, Philanthropist, arts patron, and cattle rancher, 

Rowena McNeel Dillon devoted her life to improving her community; 

her energy and generosity made San Antonio a better place to live 

for all its citizens; and

	WHEREAS, Born November 23, 1937, Rowena grew up in

San Antonio and spent many holidays and weekends on her family's 

Esperanza Ranch in Fowlerton; she attended Saint Mary's Hall in 

San Antonio and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 

in 1959; and

	WHEREAS, Rowena supported numerous arts organizations, 

including Bazaar Sábado, and she acquired numerous pieces for the 

Latin American collection at the San Antonio Museum of Art; and

	WHEREAS, Rowena was an advocate for many health care 

issues; she helped found Hospice San Antonio and worked with the 

Texas Diabetes Institute at the University Health System to 

promote diabetes awareness; and

	WHEREAS, After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Rowena 

began promoting and supporting an organization called Women 

Involved in Nurturing, Giving, and Sharing, or WINGS, which pays 

for breast cancer treatments for underprivileged and uninsured 

women; and

	WHEREAS, Rowena was active in her church communities, 

first at Christ Episcopal Church and then at Saint Mark's 

Episcopal Church, where she helped start Ruby's Kitchen Ministry 

to feed the homeless; and

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

Rowena gave generously of herself to others, and her wisdom, 

warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 

knew her; and

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

leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by her 

family and many 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 Rowena McNeel Dillon:  her 

husband of 45 years, David T. Dillon; her children, Rena Dillon Cruz

and Reilly McNeel Dillon; her sister, Jane M. Keller; and her 

three 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 Rowena McNeel Dillon.

                                                                    Van de Putte









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 19, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate