79R15669 MAM-D

By:  Baxter                                                       H.R. No. 1800



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The life of Cherie Shelton Von Dohlen, which brought 
so much joy and happiness into the lives of others, ended on April 
27, 2005, and her passing has brought a tremendous loss to her 
family and many friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born on October 20, 1943, in Beeville, Mrs. Von 
Dohlen was raised in Goliad and graduated from Goliad High School 
before attending Victoria College and Texas A&I University in 
Kingsville; and
	WHEREAS, She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic 
Church in Goliad and St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Austin and 
enjoyed playing bridge with friends and traveling to new locations; 
she loved her native State of Texas, especially its wildflowers, 
hummingbirds, and roadside parks, and her independent, 
plain–spoken demeanor recalled the spirited nature of a Texas 
pioneer woman; and
	WHEREAS, She also spent much of her time with the Catholic 
Daughters and served as the first regent of the Goliad Court and a 
lady of the Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem 
for more than 20 years; and
	WHEREAS, Above all else, this loving wife, caring mother, and 
doting grandmother cherished her husband of more than 40 years, 
former State Representative Tim Von Dohlen, her three sons, and her 
nine grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Cherie Shelton Von Dohlen leaves behind an enduring 
legacy of great warmth and kindness that her loved ones will carry 
with them through the years; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cherie Shelton Von 
Dohlen and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to 
her husband, the Honorable Tim Von Dohlen; to her mother, Jean 
Gouger Reed; to her father, Richard P. Shelton; to her sons, Tim Von 
Dohlen II and his wife, Lori, Chris Von Dohlen and his wife, Terri, 
and Patrick Von Dohlen and his wife, Happy; to her grandchildren, 
Morgan Kay, Chase, Patrick, Trey, Gentry, Cate Elizabeth, Blaine 
Holly, Wilson, and Hope Sherie Marie; to her sister, Mary Jon Urban 
and her husband, David; to her brother, Richard M. Shelton and his 
wife, Patti; to her nieces and nephews; and to her other relatives 
and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cherie 
Shelton Von Dohlen.