1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1144 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Dr. Larry Henry Patton 1-6 WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Larry Henry Patton on 1-7 April 11, 1999, has brought a great loss to the family, friends, 1-8 and patients of this esteemed Dallas pediatrician; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Dr. Patton had a distinguished medical career 1-10 as a practitioner of pediatrics in Richardson for nearly 30 1-11 years, and he also shared his expertise with others as a clinical 1-12 professor of pediatrics at The University of Texas Southwestern 1-13 Medical School; in addition to these outstanding accomplishments, 1-14 he was president of the staff at Children's Medical Center in 1-15 Dallas; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For his exemplary contributions to the field of 1-17 pediatrics and to children, Dr. Patton was awarded the Kaliski 1-18 Award in 1988 by his colleagues in the Texas Pediatric Society, 1-19 and he was well known throughout the Dallas area as a compassionate 1-20 and dedicated doctor; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A man of great faith as well, Dr. Patton was an 2-1 active member of Arapaho United Methodist Church and sang in the 2-2 church chancel choir; those who were privileged to know this 2-3 respected physician will long miss his presence, but his spirit 2-4 will surely live on in the hearts and minds of the many people 2-5 whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby honor the memory of Dr. Patton 2-8 and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: 2-9 his wife of 36 years, Joyce Stevenson Patton; his son and 2-10 daughter-in-law, David and Julie Patton; his son, Robert Patton; 2-11 his daughter and son-in-law, Page and Bill Tucker; his 2-12 granddaughter, Anna Katherine Tucker; and the many other relatives, 2-13 friends, and patients of this fine man; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-15 prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest 2-16 sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns 2-17 this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Larry Henry Patton. 2-18 Carona 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on May 26, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate