Bill Text: TX SR110 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 110 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Baker Pattillo.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-01 - Reported enrolled [SR110 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR110-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110


	In Memory
	of
	Baker Pattillo

	WHEREAS, The citizens of Nacogdoches are mourning the loss
	of Dr. Baker Pattillo, president of Stephen F. Austin State
	University, who passed away on December 29, 2018, at the age of
	75; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Leroy and Mauree Pattillo, Baker
	Pattillo was born in Camden on June 22, 1943; he grew up with the
	companionship of a sister, Carolyn, and he attended Arp High
	School, where he excelled at football and was a member of the
	newspaper staff; he continued his education at Stephen F. Austin
	State University, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees,
	and he later received a Ph.D. in educational administration from
	Texas A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, Embarking on an illustrious career at the
	university, Dr. Pattillo was named assistant director of
	placement and financial aid in 1966 and was promoted to director
	in 1970; in the ensuing years, he rose through the ranks of the
	university's administration, serving as dean of student services
	and as vice president of university affairs; he became interim
	president in 2006 and was appointed president in 2007; and
	WHEREAS, During more than 11 years at the university's
	helm, Dr. Pattillo oversaw some $425 million in campus projects,
	including the opening of the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of
	Nursing and the Early Childhood Research Center; under his
	guidance, the university also reached a record enrollment of
	13,144 students in 2018; in recognition of his outstanding
	service, the school's Baker Pattillo Student Center was named in
	his honor; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Pattillo enjoyed the
	love and support of his wife, Janice, with whom he shared a
	rewarding marriage that spanned more than five decades; he was a
	devoted father to his daughter, Paige, and he took great pride in
	his grandson, Jackson; and
	WHEREAS, Baker Pattillo lived a life that was rich in
	personal and professional achievements, and his contributions to
	his campus and community will be remembered and appreciated for
	many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute be to the memory of Dr. Baker
	Pattillo and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his
	passing; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
	this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Baker Pattillo.
	Hughes



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 1, 2019, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate