SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1022
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Elizabeth Perkins Prothro
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Wichita Falls in mourning the loss of Elizabeth
  Perkins Prothro, who died May 23, 2009, at the age of 89; and
 
         WHEREAS, Elizabeth Perkins was born in 1919 in Dallas; she
  grew up in Wichita Falls, graduated from Wichita Falls High
  School, attended Sweet Briar College, and graduated from
  Southern Methodist University; she married Charles Prothro, a
  Wichita Falls oilman, who died in 2001; and
 
         WHEREAS, Elizabeth and her family are noted for their
  altruism and for contributing millions of dollars to Southern
  Methodist University and other institutions over a period that
  spans nearly a century; Elizabeth's parents endowed the
  university's theology school in the early 1940s, and she and her
  husband continued their philanthropic tradition; and
 
         WHEREAS, Elizabeth's contributions to academic
  institutions were numerous; she served on the board of trustees
  of Southern Methodist University for more than a decade and on
  the executive board of its Perkins School of Theology; she also
  served on the board of regents of Midwestern State University; in
  2007, she and her family foundation contributed $6 million to
  fund a major renovation of the Perkins School of Theology; she
  received a number of honors from Southern Methodist University
  for her longtime service; and
 
         WHEREAS, An exemplary lady of many interests and talents,
  Mrs. Prothro was also a published photographer and a collector of
  Bibles; she was committed to promoting the importance of
  education and culture, and she has left behind a legacy of
  philanthropy to her children and grandchildren; and
 
         WHEREAS, She was a devout Christian and a community leader
  who was respected throughout the state for her many gifts and
  accomplishments; she was a woman of integrity, strength, and
  generosity who gave unselfishly to others; and
 
         WHEREAS, Elizabeth Prothro was beloved by her family and
  friends, and she leaves behind memories that will be held
  precious by all who were privileged to share in her life; now,
  therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Elizabeth Perkins Prothro; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her 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 Elizabeth Prothro.
 
  Estes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 26, 2009, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate