Bill Text: TX HR14 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 14 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Donald Joseph Shields of Flower Mound.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-07-13 - Reported enrolled [HR14 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR14-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 14



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Flower Mound lost an engaged citizen, an admired
	veteran, and a friend to many with the passing of Donald Joseph
	Shields on July 3, 2023, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, The son of George Shields and Mary Rita Healy
	Shields, Don Shields was born in Buffalo, New York, on November 5,
	1938; he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 22
	years, attaining the rank of master chief petty officer; through
	the years, he continued to be known as "Master Chief" to those who
	knew him well; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shields was deeply patriotic and very dedicated
	to his community; a staunch Republican, he gave generously of his
	time and talents in behalf of campaigns for conservative candidates
	and causes; he attended all events and meetings of the Flower Mound
	Area Republican Club and often represented the group outside
	polling places; he was also a longtime member of the NRA; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Shields shared a
	fulfilling 50-year marriage with his wife, June Ann Shields; he was
	blessed with four children, Kirk, Kara, Karl, and Keath, as well as
	four grandchildren, Craig, Kaitlin, Cole, and Cameron, and he
	delighted in supporting them at their activities; sustained by a
	strong faith, Mr. Shields was a valued member of his church, where
	he served on the security team; he loved music, especially
	traditional barbershop singing, and his family enjoyed hearing him
	play the harmonica and tap out melodies on the piano; and
	WHEREAS, Although Don Shields will be sadly missed, his
	faith, patriotism, and civic involvement will remain a lasting
	source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Donald Joseph Shields and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
	his family: to his wife, June Ann Reeves Shields; to his children,
	Kirk Shields and his wife, Christi, Kara Shields, Karl Shields and
	his wife, Elizabeth, and Keath Shields; to his grandchildren,
	Craig, Kaitlin, Cole, and Cameron; to his great-grandchildren,
	Kaydon and Paityn; to his siblings, Mary, Brian, Art, Helen,
	JoAnna, and Marita; and to his many other relatives and friends;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Don
	Shields.

	Bumgarner

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 14 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on July 13, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House