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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 200


In Memory

of

Patrick Hughes Keefe, Jr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of
Victoria in mourning the loss of Patrick Hughes Keefe, Jr., who 
died March 22, 2006, at the age of 80; and

	WHEREAS, Born December 8, 1925, in Victoria, Pat graduated 
from Patti Welder High School; he then entered Texas A&M University,
but like many of his generation, he put his education on hold while 
he served his country in the United States Navy during World War II;
and

	WHEREAS, After the war, Pat returned to Texas A&M University,
where he earned a degree in civil engineering and became a fervent 
supporter of the Aggies, a passion that remained with him 
throughout his life; and

	WHEREAS, Pat began a career with the Texas Highway 
Department in Victoria after college; he retired from the 
department in 1977 as Senior Resident Engineer for the Victoria 
District; and

	WHEREAS, Pat was a member of a pioneer Victoria family, and 
he drew on that perspective in his civic activities; he was a 
member of Victoria Preservation, Incorporated, and he was the 
caretaker of the "Bishop Odin fig tree," a descendant of a tree 
brought from France by the priest who later became the first 
Catholic bishop of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Pat was a member of the Victoria Planning 
Commission, serving as its chairman for many years; he was also a 
member of American Legion Post 166 and a life member of the 
American Society of Civil Engineers; and

	WHEREAS, Pat was devoted to his extended family; he hosted 
and cooked for many Keefe family reunions and was known for his 
annual family Christmas cookie baking festival; and

	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, Pat 
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued 
counsel will not be forgotten by his family and many friends; 
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 Patrick Hughes Keefe, Jr.; 
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 Patrick Hughes Keefe, Jr.
                                                                      Armbrister




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 11, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate