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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 699

 1-3           WHEREAS, On May 3, 1997, Preston Charles Patterson was elected

 1-4     to Place 7 on the Balch Springs City Council, and this noteworthy

 1-5     achievement is truly deserving of special recognition at this time;

 1-6     and

 1-7           WHEREAS, A trusted and respected member of the community,

 1-8     Mr. Patterson secured his victory with the help of endorsements from

 1-9     police and fire officials and retiring council member Betty Lindsey,

1-10     and his accomplishment is all the more impressive for the fact that

1-11     this marks the 31-year-old businessman's first foray into the field

1-12     of electoral politics; and

1-13           WHEREAS, An honest and hardworking local businessman who is

1-14     known for his kindness and generosity, Mr. Patterson was raised in

1-15     a close-knit and loving family, and he drew strength and support

1-16     while growing up from his parents, Preston and Kathryn Patterson;

1-17     his brothers, Kenneth Patterson, Thomas Patterson, and

1-18     Senator John J. Carona; and his sister, the late Mary Kay Woodall;

1-19     more recently, he and his wife, Melinda, have taken on the rewarding

1-20     responsibility of raising their own family, and they take great

1-21     pride and joy in their children, MaryKay Nicole, Tamara, and Aaron;

1-22     and

1-23           WHEREAS, Citizen participation in the workings of government

 2-1     is a cornerstone of the democratic process, and the public-spirited

 2-2     men and women who dedicate their time and talents to this essential

 2-3     endeavor are indeed deserving of the admiration and gratitude of

 2-4     their fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

 2-6     75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Preston Charles Patterson

 2-7     on his election to the Balch Springs City Council and extend to him

 2-8     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years

 2-9     to come; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

2-11     prepared for Mr. Patterson as an expression of high regard by the

2-12     Texas Senate.

2-13                                                                  Carona

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2-15                                          President of the Senate

2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-18                                  on May 9, 1997.

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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate

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2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate