SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 662


In Memory

of

The Honorable Tom Haywood


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Wichita Falls and Texans across the state in paying tribute to 
the life of Senator Tom Haywood, who died July 12, 2001, at the age 
of 61; and
	WHEREAS, Tom Haywood had a long career of achievement and 
leadership and of service to his beloved state; and
	WHEREAS, Tom was born in Dallas on September 30, 1939; he 
earned a bachelor's degree in physics from The University of 
Texas at Arlington and a master's degree from the University of 
North Texas; after receiving his doctorate in physics from the 
University of Alberta, Canada, he taught physics at the 
University of North Texas and at Midwestern State University, 
where he also served as director of university affairs; and
	WHEREAS, Tom left the field of education in 1979 to serve 
as executive vice president of the North Texas Oil and Gas 
Association and led that organization to become one of the most 
highly respected of its kind in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Tom Haywood was first elected to the Senate in 
1994 and served in the 74th through the 77th legislatures, 
representing citizens from the 36 counties of District 30 in 
North and West Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Haywood was an advocate for rural areas 
and an expert on energy-related issues, and his grasp of complex 
issues was evident during debate; he served on the Education, 
Economic Development, Nominations, Finance, Natural Resources, 
and Veteran Affairs and Military Installations committees, and 
he was chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture during the 
75th, 76th, and 77th legislative sessions; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Haywood was active in many civic 
organizations, including the Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and 
Industry, the Children's Aid Society of North Texas, the Boy Scouts 
of America, and the Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center; he 
received numerous awards for his public service, including the 
Mid-sized School Association Golden Apple Award, the Rotary Club 
Paul Harris Award, and the Texas Young Republicans Legislator of 
the Year Award; and
	WHEREAS, Tom Haywood displayed a special kind of bravery; 
although he had progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition 
similar to Parkinson's disease, he never made excuses for himself 
and rarely acknowledged that he suffered from the debilitating 
illness, which fortunately did not affect his brilliant mind; and
	WHEREAS, He was an inspiration to others as he confronted 
the challenges in his daily life; when he experienced a loss of 
motor skills during his final legislative session, he was 
assisted by his daughter Denise; and

	WHEREAS, Senator Haywood lived his life with a dignity and 
grace that few possess, and his constancy, sense of humor, and 
wise counsel were a source of strength to many; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
Tom Haywood lived an exemplary life, and he leaves behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by his family, his
Texas Senate colleagues, and his many friends; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commemorate the life of Senator Tom Haywood
and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family:  his wife, 
Pat Vaughan Haywood; his mother, Carolyne Frady; his children, 
Alisa Green, Denise Haywood, and Jamie Ratliff; his brother, 
Richard Haywood; and his nine grandchildren; 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 
Senator Tom Haywood.

                                     Ratliff            
                                                          
Armbrister          Fraser              Ogden              
Averitt             Gallegos            Shapiro            
Barrientos          Harris              Shapleigh          
Bivins              Hinojosa            Staples            
Brimer              Jackson             Van de Putte       
Carona              Janek               Wentworth          
Deuell              Lindsay             West               
Duncan              Lucio               Whitmire           
Ellis               Madla               Williams           
Estes               Nelson              Zaffirini          




Dewhurst, President of the Senate




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 23, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate