SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116
In Memory
of
Arthur Tom Cobb
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Harris County in mourning the loss of Arthur Tom Cobb, who died
May 8, 2005, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Born March 5, 1926, in Ponca City, Oklahoma,
Mr. Cobb worked for more than 33 years as an exploration
geophysicist with Conoco, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement in 1985, Mr. Cobb devoted
much of his time and energy to issues involving the mentally ill;
he and his wife, Elizabeth Ann, joined the National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill in 1986, and he was the incorporator and first
president of the Katy and Harris County Alliances for the
Mentally Ill; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cobb was appointed to the board of
trustees of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of
Harris County, where he served from 1988 until 1999; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure on the board, a number of
significant accomplishments took place, including the opening of
the NeuroPsychiatric Center in the Ben Taub Clinic facility; he
served as vice chairperson of the board, as a member of the Board
Legislative Committee, and as chair of the Board Resource
Committee, and his leadership contributed greatly to the
betterment of the lives of our state's mentally ill; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cobb received numerous awards for his
contributions to the field of mental health, including the
Helen Farabee Community Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion,
Mr. Cobb gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Arthur Tom Cobb; 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 Arthur Tom Cobb.
Lindsay
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 2, 2006, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate