By:  Ratliff                                          S.R. No. 1072
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                       Deborah Patterson Liesman
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
    1-6  citizens of Paris and Brookston in mourning the untimely loss
    1-7  of Deborah Patterson Liesman who died January 29, 1995, at the
    1-8  age of 38; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Born May 16, 1956, Deborah Patterson was the second of
   1-10  four children of Doris Patterson and Representative Pete Patterson;
   1-11  she attended West Lamar School where she was an excellent student
   1-12  and was elected Class Favorite her senior year; she married
   1-13  Mike Liesman on June 8, 1974, and the couple was blessed with two
   1-14  children, Chad and Rebecca; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Deborah worked in the office of Campbell Soup Company
   1-16  until her daughter became ill; she then opened the Care-A-Lot Day
   1-17  Care Center in her own home in order to care for her child; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Beloved and respected by all who knew her, Deborah
   1-19  was dedicated to her work as a homemaker, wife, and mother, and
   1-20  she was devoted to the children at her day care center; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, A source of strength and joy to others, Deborah
   1-22  lived her life to the fullest, rich in friendships, love, and
   1-23  cherished experiences; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, After discovering that she was seriously ill,
    2-2  Deborah continued to celebrate life and was determined that even
    2-3  her funeral be a celebratory service and a tribute to the Lord;
    2-4  and
    2-5        WHEREAS, Remarkably courageous and inspiring, Deborah was
    2-6  an exemplary young woman whose valor in the face of her illness
    2-7  touched the lives of many; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, An honest, generous, and compassionate individual,
    2-9  she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth,
   2-10  and enthusiasm will not be forgotten; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Deborah Liesman was a member of
   2-12  Highway Christian Center Church where she was a Sunday school
   2-13  teacher and conducted the children's church services; and
   2-14        WHEREAS, Deborah Liesman was a devoted wife and mother, and
   2-15  she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her
   2-16  family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-18  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
   2-19  family of Deborah Patterson Liesman:  her husband, Mike Liesman; her
   2-20  son, Chad Liesman; her daughter, Rebecca Liesman; her parents,
   2-21  Representative Pete Patterson and Doris Patterson; and her brothers,
   2-22  Lynn Patterson, Gary Patterson, and Darrell Patterson; and, be it
   2-23  further
   2-24        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
   2-25  members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
    3-1  Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
    3-2  in memory of Deborah Liesman.
    3-3                               ______________________________________
    3-4                                      President of the Senate
    3-5                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-6                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-7                               on May 15, 1995, by a rising vote.
    3-8                               ______________________________________
    3-9                                      Secretary of the Senate
   3-10                               ______________________________________
   3-11                                        Member, Texas Senate