Resolution
The following resolution was proposed and adopted by the
Board of Directors, C. H. and Caroline Yoe Foundation, on
February 28, 2003:
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors, representing each member
individually and other donors to the foundation, wishes to
express its condolences to the family of Walter Brown Dossett,
Jr., who passed on January 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Dossett family of Waco, once of Cameron, for
over 100 years owned and operated industries here that provided,
and continue to provide, jobs for Cameron and Milam County
citizens; and
WHEREAS, in addition to providing jobs, Dossett interests'
warehouse and manufacturing concerns, as good corporate citizens,
contributed directly to the local welfare through its charitable
contributions and through payments of property and other taxes
for over 100 years; and
WHEREAS, Walter Brown Dossett, Jr., had lifelong ties to
Cameron and Milam County, Texas, and by virtue of his willingness
to take a stand that Cameron's economy should not be dependent
on cotton alone, but should expand into manufacturing of institutional
goods; and
WHEREAS, due to his astute management, he effected Royal
Seating, Ltd., growth such that, with the addition of L.L.
Sams Inc., his companies became Cameron's largest employers;
and
WHEREAS, he further cemented his commitment to Cameron and
Milam County with a gift of 1,438 shares of Exxon/Mobil Corp.
stock to C. H. and Caroline Yoe Foundation, a community foundation
benefiting both the city and the county; therefore be it
RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF C.H. AND CAROLINE
YOE FOUNDATION that along with his family, associates in other
industries he headed, and many friends and admirers, we deeply
mourn the passing of Walter Brown Dossett, Jr.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented
to Mr. Dossett's wife, sons and daughters, and the same be
spread upon the minutes of the foundation as an expression
of our appreciation for the life of Mr. Dossett and our pledge
to continue to operate the Walter Brown Dossett Scholarship
Fund to the honor the family's good name.
| /s/ Fred T. Johns |
/s/ Marion Travis |
| _______________________ |
______________________ |
| Fred T. Johns, President |
Marion Travis, Secretary |
February 28, 2003 |
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