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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 749
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                              Charley V. Wootan
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-7     of College Station in mourning the loss of Charley V. Wootan, who
 1-8     died April 7, 2001, at the age of 74; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born October 9, 1926, in Junction, Texas,
1-10     Charley Wootan served in the United States Marines from 1944
1-11     to 1946 and was a member of the United States Air Force Reserve;
1-12     he graduated from Texas A&M University in 1950 and earned his
1-13     doctorate degree from the university in agricultural economics
1-14     in 1965; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. Wootan was dedicated to his work as director
1-16     of the Texas Transportation Institute, where he served with
1-17     distinction from 1976 until his retirement in 1993; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Recognized as a giant in the field of
1-19     transportation, Charley Wootan was widely respected for his
1-20     leadership and for making advancements and safety improvements
1-21     that affected the lives of countless Americans in a positive
 2-1     manner; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Accolades for his outstanding work in his
 2-3     profession include the George S. Bartlett award from the
 2-4     Transportation Research Board, the American Association of
 2-5     Highways and Transportation, and the American Road and
 2-6     Transportation Builders Association; he was the recipient of
 2-7     the International Right of Way Association's Y. T. Lum Award,
 2-8     and he earned the Luther DeBerry Award in 2000 for his
 2-9     contributions in transportation to the State of Texas; and
2-10           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman,
2-11     Mr. Wootan was respected for his leadership and his many
2-12     accomplishments; he was a member of the College Station Lions
2-13     Club and was chairman of the College Station United Fund Drive
2-14     in 1978 and of the College Station Planning and Zoning Commission
2-15     in 1968 and 1969; and
2-16           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
2-17     gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
2-18     and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
2-19     and
2-20           WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Charley was a member of
2-21     Saint Thomas Episcopal Church; and
2-22           WHEREAS, Charley Wootan was a devoted husband, father, and
2-23     grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
 3-1     forever by his family and 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 the
 3-4     bereaved family of Charley V. Wootan:  his wife, Doxie Wootan; his
 3-5     son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard C. Wootan and Jean Wootan; his
 3-6     daughter and son-in-law, Debra A. Roberson and Gary T. Roberson;
 3-7     his sisters, Alberta Nelson, Mozelle Benton, and Yvonne Parker; and
 3-8     his five grandchildren; and, be it further
 3-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
3-10     members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
3-11     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
3-12     in memory of Charley V. Wootan.
3-13                                                                   Ogden
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3-15                                         President of the Senate
3-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-18                                  on April 17, 2001, by a rising vote.
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3-20                                         Secretary of the Senate
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3-22                                           Member, Texas Senate