By: Turner S.R. No. 549
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Dr. William David Pittman
1-5 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Dr. William David Pittman
1-6 of Mexia mourned his death on December 22, 1992; and
1-7 WHEREAS, A native son of Texas, this distinguished gentleman
1-8 was born on February 9, 1929; and
1-9 WHEREAS, A true patriot, Dr. Pittman honorably served his
1-10 country in the United States Army during the Korean War; and
1-11 WHEREAS, A man of great ability and unquestioned integrity,
1-12 Dr. Pittman had been named Optometrist of the Year in 1984 by the
1-13 Texas Optometric Association and in 1987 by the American
1-14 Optometric Association; in 1989 he was the recipient of the Texas
1-15 Optometric Association's highest award, the Distinguished Service
1-16 Award; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Dr. Pittman generously donated his time and talents
1-18 to numerous professional organizations; he was chairman of the
1-19 American Optometric Association's State Legislative Affairs
1-20 Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the American
1-21 Optometric Association's Member Services Center; this renowned
1-22 and respected medical man further contributed to his profession as
1-23 co-chairman of the Legal and Legislative Committee of the Texas
2-1 Optometric Association and vice-president and state programs
2-2 chairman of the Texas Society to Prevent Blindness; in addition,
2-3 he was twice selected as a governor's appointee to the Texas
2-4 Optometry Board of Examiners; and
2-5 WHEREAS, An affectionate and loyal friend to his colleagues,
2-6 Dr. Pittman was always there to provide support and encouragement
2-7 for them; a man who was comfortable with others in any
2-8 circumstances, Dr. Pittman was as relaxed sitting in
2-9 Speaker Gib Lewis's office discussing legislation as he was
2-10 telling jokes at deer camp; his presence will be greatly missed;
2-11 and
2-12 WHEREAS, Well known as an activist in his community,
2-13 Dr. Pittman faithfully addressed the needs of his fellow citizens
2-14 as Mayor of Mexia, Mexia City Commissioner, president of the Mexia
2-15 Rotary Club, and president of the Mexia Chamber of Commerce; and
2-16 WHEREAS, A sincere and dedicated Christian layman,
2-17 Dr. Pittman was a Sunday school teacher and deacon at the First
2-18 Baptist Church; and
2-19 WHEREAS, His memory will remain forever in the hearts and
2-20 minds of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
2-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-22 73rd Legislature, hereby extend heartfelt sympathy to the members
2-23 of his family: his wife, Patsy Coffman Pittman; his son and
2-24 daughter-in-law, Wesley E. and Kathy Pittman; his daughter
2-25 and son-in-law, Laurie and Robert Hurst; his sister,
3-1 Mary Emma Montgomery; and his grandchildren, Robert Pat,
3-2 Christopher Duke, Lou Ellen Hurst, and Wesley "Duke" Pittman; and,
3-3 be it further
3-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
3-5 for the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
3-6 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
3-7 it do so in memory of Dr. William David Pittman.
3-8 _____________________________________
3-9 President of the Senate
3-10 I hereby certify that the
3-11 above Resolution was adopted by
3-12 the Senate on April 5, 1993,
3-13 by a rising vote.
3-14 _____________________________________
3-15 Secretary of the Senate
3-16 _____________________________________
3-17 Member, Texas Senate