SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 445
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Baker Pattillo
 
         WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Baker Pattillo of Nacogdoches
  on December 29, 2018, at the age of 75, brought great sorrow to
  his family and friends, as well as to the campus community of
  Stephen F. Austin State University, which he served with great
  distinction for more than five decades; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Camden on June 22, 1943, Baker Pattillo
  was the son of the Reverend Leroy Pattillo and Mauree Pattillo;
  he moved with his family to Arp in 1956 and lettered as a member
  of the Tigers football team at Arp High School, where his
  classmates voted him "most likely to succeed"; he subsequently
  put himself through college; after studying first at Tyler Junior
  College, he earned his bachelor's degree in 1965 and his master's
  degree in guidance and counseling in 1966 from Stephen F. Austin
  State University; he later completed a doctoral degree in
  educational administration at Texas A&M University; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Pattillo was hired as assistant director of
  placement and financial aid at Stephen F. Austin State University
  in 1966; he was promoted to dean of student services in 1972 and
  to vice president for student affairs in 1979; after being
  appointed interim president in July 2006, he assumed the office
  of president in January 2007; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his 11-year tenure as
  president, Dr. Pattillo coordinated campus projects that totaled
  more than $425 million, including a student recreation center, a
  nursing building, and three residential buildings; moreover, he
  took well-deserved pride in securing $150 million in funding for
  four additional facilities during his last day of work; under his
  leadership, the university exceeded 13,000 in enrollment,
  surpassing its previous record, and Dr. Pattillo enjoyed a strong
  rapport with students, as well as with faculty, staff, regents,
  and state and national leaders; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Pattillo shared 52 years of marriage with his
  wife, Janice Pattillo, whom he wed on December 17, 1966, and they
  were blessed with a daughter, Paige, a grandson, Jackson, and a
  son-in-law, Todd; and
         WHEREAS, Through his vision and leadership, Dr. Baker
  Pattillo contributed immeasurably to advancing the mission of
  Stephen F. Austin State University, and he leaves behind a legacy
  that will continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Baker Pattillo
  and extend deepest condolences to his relatives and many friends;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Dr. Baker Pattillo.
  Nichols
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 20, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate