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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 360


In Memory

of

Patrick Joseph Dowd


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Patrick Joseph Dowd, who
died March 9, 2003, at the age of 69; and

	WHEREAS, Patrick Dowd was born in New York City on 
April 21, 1933, the son of Irish immigrants; he earned a bachelor 
of science degree in psychology from Fordham University in 
New York City and a master's degree in research psychology from 
the University of Louisville; and

	WHEREAS, He served in the United States Army from 1957 
to 1959, and in 1960, he moved to San Antonio where he earned a 
master's degree in clinical psychology from Trinity University; 
and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Dowd was a civilian employee of the 
United States Air Force Research Laboratory at Brooks Air Force 
Base, where he studied motion sickness and the causes of visual 
illusions often experienced by pilots; he retired in 1994; and

	WHEREAS, Patrick Dowd was proud of his Irish ancestry, and 
he was a prominent member of the Irish community in San Antonio, 
where he organized the city's Saint Patrick's Day activities for 
35 years; he was a founder of the Harp and Shamrock Society of 
Texas and was in charge of such Saint Patrick's Day events as the 
street and river parades and the wreath-laying ceremony at the 
Alamo; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Patrick Dowd gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by 
those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and brother, he lived his 
life to the fullest, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by his family and friends; now, therefore, be 
it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Patrick Joseph Dowd:  his wife of 24 years, 
Virginia Mary Dowd; and his brothers, James J. Dowd and 
Frank J. Dowd; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for 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 Patrick Joseph Dowd.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 13, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate