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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 591
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In Memory |
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of |
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Harold Patterson |
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WHEREAS, Residents of Arlington lost a beloved neighbor |
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and admired community leader with the passing of Harold Patterson |
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on March 20, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Described as instrumental in the development of |
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Arlington, Mr. Patterson began his service on the city council in |
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1966, and he became mayor pro tempore in 1977; elected mayor in |
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1983, he demonstrated exceptional leadership that helped guide |
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the city through a period of explosive population growth; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his political career, Mr. Patterson |
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stressed unity, a message well-received by both voters and his |
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fellow elected officials; Arlington earned its first AA Bond |
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rating under his able guidance, helping to generate decades of |
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savings for taxpayers; moreover, he worked to expand funding for |
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new streets in the city, and his efforts to fluoridate the local |
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water supply led to improved dental health for area residents; and |
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WHEREAS, After retirement, he went on to start his own |
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property tax consulting business, and he was later appointed to a |
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position on the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson further distinguished himself |
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through his participation with the Arlington Community Hospital |
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board of directors, the Education Advisory Board of the Arlington |
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Independent School District, and the Parks and Recreation Board |
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and as president of the Arlington Boys Club, Lions Club, and |
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Arlington Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, Known as "Mr. Arlington," he was presented a |
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number of accolades for his service to the community; in addition |
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to receiving the Outstanding Young Man of Arlington and Citizen |
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of the Year awards, he was recognized by the city, which |
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dedicated the Harold Patterson Sports Center in South Arlington |
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in his honor; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of great vision and enormous ability, Harold |
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Patterson represented his fellow citizens with skill and |
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commitment, and his actions mirrored his concern for the welfare |
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of each member of society; although he will be deeply missed, he |
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leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will benefit Arlington |
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residents for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Arlington civic |
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leader and former mayor Harold Patterson and extend sincere |
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sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Frances |
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Louise; to his son, Michael; to his daughter, Teresa; to his six |
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grandchildren; to his great-granddaughter; and to his other |
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relatives and many friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Harold Patterson. |
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Davis, Harris |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 6, 2009, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |