SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 190


In Memory

of

Chartier Newton

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Chartier Newton, who 
died May 3, 2004, at the age of 71; and
	WHEREAS, Chartier Newton was born February 18, 1933, and was 
raised in Tyler; he earned a bachelor's degree in architecture from 
Texas A&M University in 1956 and a master's degree from Cranbrook 
Academy of Art in Michigan in 1957; and
	WHEREAS, He received excellent training as a young architect 
at Caudill, Rowlett and Scott in College Station, and he worked 
with Eero Saarinen in Michigan; he served as a professor of 
architecture at Texas A&M University, Rice University, and
The University of Texas at Austin; in 1981 he began his own 
architectural firm in Austin, and he was inducted as a Fellow of 
the American Institute of Architects in 1986; and
	WHEREAS, Among Chartier's favorite architectural design 
projects were the renovation of the Hirschfield House in downtown 
Austin and the renovation of Sutton Hall and Goldsmith Hall at 
The University of Texas at Austin; later, he found great joy in 
designing churches, including Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in 
College Station and Saint Michael's Episcopal Church in Austin; 
he also influenced the design of the beautiful Loop 360 bridge 
spanning Lake Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Chartier took great pleasure in spending time in 
nature, and he valued his many friendships, especially the 
special companionship he found in The Geriatrics, a group of 
longtime friends with whom he spent wonderful holidays; and
	WHEREAS, Chartier Newton was a devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Chartier Newton:  his wife, 
Patricia; his daughters and sons-in-law, Heather and Josh Kight, 
Amy and Wally Kleindiest, and April and Mark Mangum; his seven 
grandchildren; and his brother, Ferris Newton; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Chartier Newton.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 17, 2004, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate