Bill Text: TX HR1167 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel Deborah "Borah" Van Dormolen of Salado.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-23 - Reported enrolled [HR1167 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1167-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1167

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost an accomplished veteran,
respected businesswoman, and dedicated civic leader with the death
of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Deborah L. Van Dormolen of Salado on
March 11, 2013, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of West Chester State College in
Pennsylvania, "Borah" Van Dormolen enlisted in the United States
Army in 1974, thus beginning a distinguished military career that
spanned 23 years; during her service in the armed forces, Colonel
Van Dormolen held faculty, staff, and command positions in both the
United States and the Federal Republic of Germany; along the way,
she earned a master's degree in physical education from Indiana
University and completed the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced
courses from the Command and General Staff College; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Van Dormolen taught at the U.S. Military
Academy at West Point and served as commander of logistics
operations units for the army's largest military formations,
including the famed 1st Cavalry Division; in her final assignment,
she served as the assistant chief of staff materiel for the 13th
Corps Support Command at Fort Hood; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her outstanding professional
performance, she received numerous military decorations, including
the Legion of Merit, four Meritorious Service Medals, two Army
Commendation Medals, and two Army Achievement Medals; moreover, she
was named the 2010 Distinguished Military Retiree for Texas by the
Fort Hood Retiree Council for her continuing contributions to the
community, military retirees, and the families of service members;
in addition, she served as vice president of the Texas Council of
Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America, served as
president and director of the Central Texas Chapter of the MOAA, and
sat on the board of governors for the Association of the United
States Army, Fort Hood Chapter; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Borah Van Dormolen enjoyed the
love and support of her husband of more than a quarter-century,
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Rich Castle; following her retirement
from the military in 1997, the pair established a successful
business, Design Technology Group, Inc., which manufactures and
markets outdoor stainless steel electric grills; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Van Dormolen enthusiastically served in
myriad leadership positions in the Republican Party; she was chief
of staff for Representative Kent Grusendorf during the 77th Texas
Legislature, and she gave generously of her time and talents to the
Republican Party of Bell County; she also served the Texas
Federation of Republican Women as president, vice president of
finance, vice president of legislation, and leadership development
chair; a mentor to many, she conducted campaign management seminars
for both the TFRW and the National Federation of Republican Women
and served on the executive committee of Maggie's List, a political
action committee that helps recruit and train women running for
congressional office; at her passing, she was serving a second term
as the Republican National Committeewoman from Texas, and she had
recently been elected to represent the Lone Star State on the Rules
Committee of the Republican National Committee; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her extensive efforts as an advocate
for members of the armed forces and as a political activist, Colonel
Van Dormolen held a gubernatorial appointment to the Texas State
Cemetery Committee and was a member of the Salado Rotary Club; she
was an endowment member of the National Rifle Association and the
Texas State Rifle Association, and she was a former member of the
board of directors for the Mill Creek Golf and Country Club and for
the Central Texas Women's Golf Association; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary officer and engaged citizen, Borah Van
Dormolen will be deeply missed, but her patriotism, energy, and
wisdom will forever inspire all who had the good fortune to know
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Deborah L. Van
Dormolen and extend sincere sympathy to her husband, Lieutenant
Colonel (Ret.) Rich Castle, 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 Borah Van
Dormolen.
Aycock
Burkett
Harless
Laubenberg
Morrison
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1167 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on April 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House