By: Alexander H.R. No. 407 73R2515 JLZ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and friends of Dr. William David (Bill) 1-2 Pittman were deeply saddened by his death on December 22, 1992, at 1-3 the age of 63, and the untimely passing of this esteemed gentleman 1-4 has been a tragic loss to the entire Mexia community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native and lifelong resident of Mexia, where he 1-6 was born on February 9, 1929, Dr. Pittman had been actively 1-7 involved in almost all aspects of business, civic, and social life 1-8 in this Limestone County community for many years and had gained 1-9 widespread respect and admiration as one of the community's most 1-10 prominent citizens; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Establishing and maintaining a successful practice 1-12 in Mexia as a doctor of optometry, Dr. Pittman also earned the high 1-13 regard of his colleagues throughout the state for his outstanding 1-14 dedication to his profession and his contributions as a member of 1-15 several professional organizations; and 1-16 WHEREAS, He was a former president of both the Texas 1-17 Optometric Association and the Southwest Council of Optometry and 1-18 in 1987 received well-deserved national recognition from his peers 1-19 when he was named Optometrist of the Year by the American 1-20 Optometric Association; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Despite the many demands made by his practice of 1-22 optometry and his many professional obligations, Dr. Pittman was 1-23 able to devote considerable time and energy to local civic affairs, 1-24 serving at various times as a Mexia city commissioner and as mayor; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, He also provided dynamic leadership to the city's 2-3 business community during his terms as president of the Mexia 2-4 Rotary Club and of the Mexia Chamber of Commerce and was a leading 2-5 member of the Mexia Jaycees; and 2-6 WHEREAS, His many professional accomplishments and his record 2-7 of public service reflected not only his exceptional ability and 2-8 energy but his abiding concern for the well-being of others in the 2-9 community, which emanated from his abiding faith and the deep 2-10 religious convictions he expressed as a Sunday school teacher and 2-11 deacon at the First Baptist Church, where he was a longtime member; 2-12 and 2-13 WHEREAS, Supported in all of his personal, professional, and 2-14 public endeavors by his loving wife, Patsy, and their children, Dr. 2-15 Pittman established a record of achievement that will remain as a 2-16 lasting legacy to his family, to his many friends and admirers, and 2-17 to all the citizens of Mexia who have deeply mourned the passing of 2-18 this outstanding individual; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-20 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Dr. William David (Bill) 2-21 Pittman and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: 2-22 to his wife, Patsy Coffman Pittman of Mexia; to his son and 2-23 daughter-in-law, Wesley E. and Kathy Pittman of Mexia; to his 2-24 daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Robert Hurst of Nacogdoches; to 2-25 his sister, Mary Emma Montgomery of Tucson, Arizona; and to his 2-26 four grandchildren; and to all of the many people who were 2-27 privileged to know and love this fine individual; and, be it 3-1 further 3-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-3 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 3-4 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-5 Dr. William David (Bill) Pittman.