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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 416
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
 1-4     in recognizing Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Seay of Dallas for their
 1-5     outstanding philanthropic endeavors; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Sadie and Charlie Seay have recently donated the
 1-7     substantial sum of $13 million to improve emergency and intensive
 1-8     care for local children; the sum is being shared by three
 1-9     institutions; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The recipients of the Seay's largesse are
1-11     The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas,
1-12     the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and the Children's
1-13     Medical Center of Dallas; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Frequent donors to the medical school and other
1-15     related institutions, Mr. and Mrs. Seay have given past gifts
1-16     which have included $10 million toward a new University of Texas
1-17     Southwestern Medical Center research facility and $6 million
1-18     to improve pediatric care at the two children's hospitals and
1-19     the medical school; and
1-20           WHEREAS, More than half of the $13 million gift will endow
1-21     the Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Comprehensive Center for Pediatric
1-22     Emergency and Intensive Care at The University of Texas Southwestern
1-23     Medical Center; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, The endowment income will pay for pediatric
 2-2     illnesses research and investigation into pediatric injuries,
 2-3     including damage to the spinal cord and brain, diseases of the
 2-4     brain and spinal cord, and heart and lung emergencies; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Seay have been contributors to
 2-6     Children's Medical Center since 1957, and previously they
 2-7     established the Seay Emergency Center, the pediatric emergency
 2-8     room at the hospital; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, Their concern for children is legendary, and
2-10     they have played a major role in the betterment of Dallas
2-11     and the surrounding area; and
2-12           WHEREAS, An exemplary couple, Sadie and Charlie Seay are
2-13     a source of strength to many, and their worthy accomplishments
2-14     reflect their dedication and their commitment to their fellowman;
2-15     now, therefore, be it
2-16           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-17     77th Legislature, hereby commend Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Seay on
2-18     their exceptional achievements and contributions to Dallas and
2-19     the State of Texas; and, be it further
2-20           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-21     them as a token of highest esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-22                                                                 Shapiro
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2-24                                          President of the Senate
2-25                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-26                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-27                                  on March 7, 2001.
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2-29                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-2                                           Member, Texas Senate