SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Dr. Raymond Paul Harle
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Dr. Raymond Paul
  Harle, who died recently at the age of 85; and
         WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman and dedicated family
  physician tirelessly attended to the medical needs of his beloved
  patients for 55 years; and
         WHEREAS, An innovative thinker and a talented
  diagnostician, Dr. Harle was among the first to refer a heart
  transplant patient to pioneering surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley; the
  groundbreaking transplant procedure proved successful; and
         WHEREAS, Raymond Harle was born in San Antonio and
  graduated from Saint Mary's University; he received a medical
  degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and married the
  love of his life, Dorothy Pitts; he then returned to his beloved
  San Antonio, where he was noted for treating individuals whether
  or not they could pay for medical attention; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Harle was an old-school family doctor who took
  care of generations of family members; he made house calls,
  performed minor surgeries, and always found time for hospital
  rounds, even after a full day at his office; Dr. Harle received a
  Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bexar County Medical Society
  in honor of his outstanding accomplishments as a physician; and
         WHEREAS, He was devoted to his wife, sons, and
  grandchildren and was a true servant of the community and a
  caregiver of uncommon dedication; Dr. Harle will long be
  remembered for his generosity of spirit and for his warmth,
  wisdom, and devotion to his fellow man; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
  bereaved family of Dr. Raymond Paul Harle; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  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 Raymond Harle.
  Uresti
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 19, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate