SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 494


In Memory

of

Dorothy Blodgett


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in commemorating the life of Dorothy Blodgett, who died 
February 27, 2005, at the age of 80; and

	WHEREAS, A state treasure and irreplaceable source of 
knowledge, Dorothy was the foremost authority on the Governor's 
Mansion and the governors and families who have lived there; and

	WHEREAS, Dorothy was born October 20, 1924, in South Bosque 
to Hugh and Sadie Chapin; while attending Baylor University, 
Dorothy embarked on a journalism career as reporter for the Waco 
News Tribune; and

	WHEREAS, After graduating from Baylor University, Dorothy 
married William Blodgett; she taught journalism at Baylor 
University and The University of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Dorothy worked on Governor Price Daniel's campaign
in 1956; she later coauthored with Governor Daniel and his wife 
The Texas Governor's Mansion:  A History of the House and Its 
Occupants; and

	WHEREAS, For Governor John Connally, Dorothy coordinated 
the Texas Governor's Conference on Libraries; she served on 
Governor Mark White's transition team as a consultant on 
Governor's Mansion operational procedures and trained the first 
docents for the mansion; and

	WHEREAS, In 1979, Governor Bill Clements called on her
vast knowledge of the mansion during a $4 million renovation;
she consulted with the architects and decorators, wrote the 
informational brochure for mansion visitors, and spoke at all
the training sessions for docents; and

	WHEREAS, Besides her invaluable contributions to the 
preservation of Texas history, Dorothy added to the civic life
of Austin in many ways; she was a member of the Women's Symphony 
League and the Austin History Center Association and was a 
founding director of the Austin Yoga Center; she was a longtime 
member of University Christian Church; and

	WHEREAS, Dorothy Blodgett leaves behind memories that
will be forever treasured by her family and many friends; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Dorothy Blodgett:  her husband, Terrell Blodgett;
her children, Bob, Bill, and Kathy; her sister, Ann Slaughter; 
and her six 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 Dorothy Blodgett.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 30, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate