By: Denton H.R. No. 267 73R2185 LBD-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. William David "Bill" Pittman, a prominent 1-2 community leader of Mexia, died on December 21, 1992, at the age of 1-3 63; though the passing of this esteemed gentleman is a sad 1-4 occasion, he will be fondly remembered as a dedicated servant of 1-5 family, church, community, and nation; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on February 9, 1929, in 1-7 Mexia and remained a lifelong resident of this dynamic East Texas 1-8 community; as a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean 1-9 War, he developed within himself the qualities of leadership that 1-10 served to direct him throughout his career and that ultimately 1-11 influenced the many professional and social organizations he would 1-12 go on to lead; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Over the years, Dr. Pittman contributed his 1-14 leadership to serve as president of the Mexia Chamber of Commerce, 1-15 the Rotary Club, the Jaycees, the Texas Optometric Association, and 1-16 the Southwest Council of Optometry; he also was an active member of 1-17 the American Optometric Association and the First Baptist Church of 1-18 Mexia, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Through his civic work, Dr. Pittman positively 1-20 influenced the lives of countless numbers of individuals; a former 1-21 mayor and city commissioner of Mexia, this admirable gentleman 1-22 continually worked to improve his community for the benefit of his 1-23 contemporaries and generations to follow; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his professional achievements as 2-1 well, he was honored for his outstanding contributions to the field 2-2 of optometry when he was named "Optometrist of the Year" in 1987; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, Dr. Pittman was a man of rare dedication and warmth 2-5 who touched the lives of many people during his years on this 2-6 earth, and his memory will long endure in the hearts of all who 2-7 were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. William David 2-10 "Bill" Pittman and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his 2-11 family: to his wife, Patsy Coffman Pittman of Mexia; to his son, 2-12 Wesley E. Pittman of Mexia; to his daughter, Laurie Hurst of 2-13 Nacogdoches; to his sister, Mary Emma Montgomery of Tucson, 2-14 Arizona; to his four beloved grandchildren; and to the many other 2-15 friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-17 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 2-18 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. 2-19 William David "Bill" Pittman.