SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 505


In Memory

of

Dorothy Lehr Legan

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Dorothy Lehr "Dot" Legan, 
who died March 7, 2005, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, Dorothy Lehr was born in San Antonio on
August 31, 1921, to John Lehr, Sr., and Frieda Richter Lehr; she 
graduated from Incarnate Word High School; and
	WHEREAS, While a high school student, Dot met Pat Legan and 
they began dating in 1937; the couple married in 1943 and during 
their 61-year union enjoyed raising a family and traveling; and
	WHEREAS, Dot served three terms on the board of trustees 
for the University of the Incarnate Word, and she and her husband 
established a scholarship fund that has helped many students 
attend the university; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of uncommon grace and generosity, Dot Legan
enriched the lives of all who knew her with her compassion, her 
kindness, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; 
she was a member of the Castle Hills Garden Club and a life member 
of the Castle Hills Women's Club; and 
	WHEREAS, Her accomplishments in needlework and as a gourmet
cook helped make her a wonderful homemaker; she was a devoted 
wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories 
that will be treasured forever 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 Lehr Legan:  her husband, Pat Legan; 
her sons, Michael Legan and Gary Legan; her daughters,
Kathryn Kocher, Janet Huffman, Martha Legan, and Carol Jones;
her brother, John Lehr; and her grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
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 Lehr Legan.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    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