Bill Text: TX HR33 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR33 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR33-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 33

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr., of Pettus on September
11, 2010, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Leggett, Jr., was born in Westlake,
Louisiana, on August 26, 1931, to Kenneth and Juanita Leggett, and
he grew up in Pettus, Texas; after attending the Schreiner
Institute in Kerrville and graduating from The University of Texas
at Austin, he earned his medical degree from the Baylor College of
Medicine in 1955; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Leggett was joined in matrimony to Beverly
Leggett in 1956, and together they shared a fulfilling relationship
that was blessed with three children, Kenneth, Steven, and
Kathleen, as well as three grandchildren, Billy, Kit, and Courtney;
and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Dr. Leggett
served as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Air Force in Albuquerque,
attaining the rank of captain; after his military service, he
completed a residency in Dallas; he moved with his family to
Arlington in 1961, where he maintained an obstetrics and gynecology
practice for 41 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Leggett served his community as a member of the
Rotary Club of Arlington, and he was often privately generous to
those in need; he loved the outdoors, and for 20 years he delighted
in his annual hunting and fishing trip to Alaska; after retiring
from his medical practice, he returned to his hometown of Pettus,
where he enjoyed working on his ranch; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Leggett treasured the time he spent in the
company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will
cherish their memories of his kindness, loyalty, pragmatism, and
honesty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Kenneth Rochell
Leggett, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife of 54 years, Beverly Leggett; to his son, Steven
Leggett; to his daughter, Kathleen Linscott, and her husband, Bill;
to his grandchildren, Billy, Kit, and Courtney Linscott; 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. Kenneth
Rochell Leggett, Jr.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 33 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House