By: Patterson S.R. No. 527 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Patt Laine 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Texas City in mourning the loss of one of the city's most 1-7 beloved citizens, Patt Laine, who died February 23, 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A Texas City resident for 38 years, Patt was born 1-9 April 24, 1931, in Galveston; and 1-10 WHEREAS, First and foremost a loving wife and devoted mother, 1-11 Patt created a happy home filled with love and laughter for her 1-12 husband of 43 years, Dale, and her five children; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Active on behalf of causes dear to her heart, 1-14 Mrs. Laine was an invaluable asset to the Bay Area Republican 1-15 Women and devoted untold hours to the advancement of the Grand 1-16 Old Party and the election of its candidates; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Staunch in her belief in Christ's healing message 1-18 of love and redemption, Patt was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic 1-19 Church; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An expert in the art of finding the best bargain 1-21 available, Patt was an avid shopper whose forays to outlet malls 1-22 from here to Colorado were legendary; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Her high spirits were infectious and brightened 2-1 the day for all who came in contact with her; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Patt Laine was a woman of extraordinary personal 2-3 attributes, and her loss will be keenly felt; now, therefore, 2-4 be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-7 members of her family: her husband, Dale; her children, Amber 2-8 and Dennis Jennings, Nancy Bennette and Mike King, Denise and 2-9 Darel Beene, Dale E. and Cathy Laine, and David and Colleen Laine; 2-10 and her grandchildren; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-13 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-14 day, it do so in memory of Patt Laine. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 23, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate