1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 441 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Charles Nelson Prothro 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Wichita Falls in mourning the loss of Charles Nelson Prothro, 1-8 who died Monday, March 5, 2001, at the age of 83; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born January 14, 1918, in Wichita Falls, 1-10 Charles Prothro graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 1-11 in 1939 and served in the Coast Guard during World War II; he 1-12 married Elizabeth Perkins and formed a partnership in business 1-13 with his father-in-law, J. J. Perkins; they established the 1-14 Perkins-Prothro Company and later the Perkins-Timberlake Company; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Charles Prothro was a highly successful oilman, 1-17 rancher, and businessman and was well known as a leading citizen 1-18 and philanthropist; he and his wife and his company contributed 1-19 generously to a number of charitable causes and institutions; 1-20 Mr. Prothro donated to churches, civic organizations, and state 1-21 colleges and universities; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Prothro and their foundation 2-2 contributed more than $26 million to Southern Methodist University, 2-3 much of which was designated for the Perkins School of Theology; 2-4 in 1997, the Prothro-Perkins Foundation gave $1.25 million to the 2-5 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas 2-6 at Austin, where over the years, Mr. Prothro's gifts included a 2-7 photography endowment and donations to a photography gallery and 2-8 a theater; and 2-9 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 2-10 Charles Prothro was respected for his many accomplishments, 2-11 his humanitarian endeavors, and his leadership in the community; 2-12 and 2-13 WHEREAS, He served on the board of governors of Southern 2-14 Methodist University from 1958 to 1981 and was on the board 2-15 of trustees at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, 2-16 for 26 years; he served on the board of Sweet Briar College 2-17 for 18 years; and 2-18 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-19 he gave unselfishly of his time and energy to others, and his 2-20 wisdom, warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by 2-21 those who knew him; and 2-22 WHEREAS, Charles Prothro lived his life to the fullest and 2-23 was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 2-24 behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 3-1 many friends; now, therefore, be it 3-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-3 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 3-4 the bereaved family of Charles Nelson Prothro: his wife, 3-5 Elizabeth Perkins Prothro; his sons, Joe and Mark Prothro; 3-6 his daughter, Kay Prothro Yeager; and his 10 grandchildren 3-7 and nine great-grandchildren; and, be it further 3-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-9 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 3-10 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 3-11 day, it do so in memory of Charles Nelson Prothro. 3-12 Haywood 3-13 ______________________________________ 3-14 President of the Senate 3-15 I hereby certify that the above 3-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-17 on March 12, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-18 ______________________________________ 3-19 Secretary of the Senate 3-20 ______________________________________ 3-21 Member, Texas Senate