HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. William C. Leavitt on May 30, 1-2 1997, at the age of 71, brought a great loss to the many friends 1-3 and relatives of this esteemed educator; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Dr. Leavitt 1-5 served his nation with distinction as a member of the U.S. Army Air 1-6 Corps from 1944 to 1947; and 1-7 WHEREAS, After completing his military service, he attended 1-8 Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned his bachelor's 1-9 and master's degrees, and he later attended the University of North 1-10 Texas, attaining his doctorate in education from that respected 1-11 institution; and 1-12 WHEREAS, During his tenure at Middle Tennessee State 1-13 University, he worked with legendary rocket pioneer Dr. Werner von 1-14 Braun creating models of a space station and three-stage rocket 1-15 that were later displayed in New York City and were also used for 1-16 artist's conceptions in Collier's magazine; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Dr. Leavitt joined the staff of Sul Ross State 1-18 University in 1956 as a professor with the Industrial Technology 1-19 Department; he later served as chair of the department and retired 1-20 in 1991 as professor emeritus; and 1-21 WHEREAS, William Leavitt was a man of rare dedication and 1-22 integrity; although his warmth and wisdom are deeply missed, his 1-23 remarkable spirit surely lives on in the hearts of the many people 1-24 whose lives he touched during his time on this earth; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. William C. Leavitt and extend 2-4 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Dorothy 2-5 Marlin Leavitt; to his sons and daughters-in-law, George and Hallie 2-6 Leavitt, Billy and Debi Leavitt, and John and Carla Leavitt; to his 2-7 brother, George Leavitt; to his sister, Jeanne Koone; to his seven 2-8 grandchildren; and to the many other friends and relatives of this 2-9 beloved gentleman; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-13 memory of Dr. William C. Leavitt. Gallego _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 144 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 16, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 144 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on April 23, 1999. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _______________________ Date _______________________ Governor