1-1 1 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 2-14 ______________________________________ 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. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate