1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 415 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Charles Vincent Prothro 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with 1-7 citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of well-known entrepreneur 1-8 and beloved civic leader Charles Vincent Prothro, who died 1-9 November 16, 2000; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born September 7, 1942, Vin Prothro, a native of 1-11 Wichita Falls, was admired and respected by a great many people 1-12 for his intellect, charisma, and kindness; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Vin graduated from Stanford University before 1-14 returning to Dallas to become a businessman; he rose to prominence 1-15 in the high-technology industry, ultimately serving as chairman, 1-16 chief executive officer, and president of the highly successful 1-17 Dallas Semiconductor; and 1-18 WHEREAS, To his friends and colleagues Vin seemed to possess 1-19 boundless energy; a man of vision, he got things done, and Dallas 1-20 benefitted greatly from his prodigious efforts; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Vin distinguished himself among his fellow 2-2 philanthropists in that his gifts went beyond financial generosity; 2-3 Vin fully committed himself to his projects, taking an active role 2-4 in their planning and development and using his keen intellect to 2-5 help solve problems and his wonderful sense of humor to entertain 2-6 all those involved; and 2-7 WHEREAS, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 2-8 at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and, in particular, the 2-9 Dallas Museum of Art were recipients of Vin's generosity; in 1999, 2-10 Vin received the Annette G. Strauss Humanitarian Award for his 2-11 outstanding community service; and 2-12 WHEREAS, The untimely death of Vin Prothro has occasioned 2-13 a great loss for the State of Texas; a man of great mental and 2-14 spiritual strength, he accomplished great things for his state 2-15 and was poised to do even more; the legacy he leaves is indeed 2-16 distinguished; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State Texas, 2-18 77th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of 2-19 Charles Vincent Prothro and extend sincere condolences to 2-20 his beloved family: his wife, Caren Harvey Prothro; his son, 2-21 Vincent Harvey Prothro; his daughter, Nita Prothro Clark; his 2-22 parents, Charles and Elizabeth Prothro; and his two granddaughters; 2-23 and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 3-1 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-2 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-3 do so in memory of Charles Vincent Prothro. 3-4 Shapiro 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate 3-7 I hereby certify that the above 3-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-9 on March 7, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate