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