S.R. No. 794
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 794
In Memory
of
Madge Anna Stewart Keeton
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the death of a beloved citizen,
Madge Anna Stewart Keeton, who died April 3, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Well known in the Austin community as the spirited
matriarch of the Keeton clan, Madge was the wife of Page Keeton,
the 25year dean of The University of Texas School of Law, and the
mother and grandmother of several prominent public servants; and
WHEREAS, Born May 29, 1911, in San Antonio, Madge was raised
in Atlanta, Georgia, by Norris and Mary Catherine Stewart and
moved to Austin in 1931 to attend The University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Madge's performance at The University of Texas was
indeed distinguished; not only did she earn a bachelor of arts
with honors in English and the title of Bluebonnet Belle, she
captured the affection of the young law professor, W. Page Keeton,
her husband of 64 years; and
WHEREAS, Madge steadfastly supported Page throughout his
distinguished tenure with The University of Texas School of Law,
ably assisting him as he made it one of the nation's most
prestigious institutions for legal studies; and
WHEREAS, The City of Austin Brackenridge Hospital Women's
Auxiliary, the Law Wives, the ParentTeacher Association, and
the Panhellenic Council were but a few of the many local
organizations Madge dedicated her time and talent to; and
WHEREAS, Her generous, funloving character won Madge the
affection of many, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who knew her; she leaves her
family, friends, and fellow citizens of Austin many treasured
memories and a legacy of commitment to her community and her
family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
77th Legislature, hereby send condolences to the family of
Madge Anna Stewart Keeton: her twin sister, Mara Stewart Landry;
her son and daughterinlaw, Richard Page Keeton and wife,
Susan Keeton; her daughter, Carole Keeton Rylander; her
grandchildren, Dr. Mark Barr McClellan, Dudley Page McClellan,
Bradley Dean McClellan, Scott Keeton McClellan, Laura Keeton McVey,
Emily Katherine Keeton, and John Page Keeton; and her four
beautiful greatgranddaughters; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for 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 Madge Anna Stewart Keeton.
Barrientos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the above
Resolution was adopted by the Senate
on April 23, 2001, by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate