83R14117 MGR-D
 
  By: Larson H.R. No. 1100
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Dr. Raymond Paul Harle of San Antonio, an admired
  physician and friend to many, passed away on February 12, 2013, at
  the age of 85; and
         WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on November 7, 1927, Raymond
  Harle was raised in Del Rio; he played football and served as
  president of the social club in high school; he graduated from
  St. Mary's University and went on to study medicine at The
  University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, completing his
  internship at Santa Rosa Hospital; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Harle practiced family medicine for 55 years; he
  was the first physician to admit a patient to Southwest Texas
  Medical Hospital, and he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from
  the Bexar County Medical Society; Dr. Harle loved his work, and he
  was known for treating his patients with care and compassion; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Dr. Harle treasured his family; he
  shared five and a half decades with his wife, Dorothy Pitts Harle,
  and he took great pride in their three sons, Sidney, Mark, and
  Brian, and their five grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Although his death has brought great sorrow to his
  loved ones, Raymond Harle leaves behind many fond memories that
  they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Raymond Paul
  Harle and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
  his wife, Dorothy Pitts Harle; to his children, Judge Sidney Harle
  and his wife, Carol, Dr. Mark Harle and his wife, Renee, and
  Dr. Brian Harle; to his grandchildren, Kimberly, Paul, Michele,
  Luke, and Jake; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
  Dr. Raymond Harle.