- 82nd Session (2023)
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4–
Senator Ohrenschall
Joint Sponsor: Assemblywoman Anderson
FILE NUMBER..........
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION—Celebrating the life
and accomplishments of beloved educator and Legislative
Assistant Patricia “Pat” Jo Hutson.
WHEREAS, The members of the Nevada Legislature on this day
remember and celebrate the life of Patricia “Pat” Jo Hutson; and
WHEREAS, Pat was born May 3, 1945, in Los Angeles,
California, before eventually settling with her family in northern
Nevada, where she graduated from Sparks High School and the
University of Nevada, Reno; and
WHEREAS, Generations of young people were coached or taught
by Pat over a career spanning 30 years at E. Otis Vaughn Middle
School, Earl Wooster High School and Galena High School, during
which she exhibited tremendous leadership qualities to her students
and the new teachers that she mentored; and
WHEREAS, After retirement, Pat could be found cheering on her
grandchildren at sporting events, traveling to exotic places and
spending time with people close to her heart; and
WHEREAS, Pat also enjoyed volunteering for worthy causes,
including her commitment to keep alive in Carson City, Nevada the
once struggling Nu Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International, which is an honor society for key women educators;
and
WHEREAS, Pat became an essential part of the family in
legislative service as she spent nine regular sessions aiding,
corralling and supporting the Ohrenschall Legislators, beginning
with former Assemblywoman Genie Ohrenschall Daykin and
continuing through the 2019 Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, During the pandemic, meet-ups with friends from
both Pat’s time teaching and her time working for the Legislature
ensured Pat was not isolated during her illness, and these gatherings
evolved into the Wine Wednesday community of more than 30
women coming together to support Pat and who, in turn, found
support among each other; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to so many, Pat showered those
around her with her carefree spirit, unlimited kindness and
unwavering love, often expressed in greeting cards of her own
creation; and
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WHEREAS, Married for over 50 years to her husband R.F.
“Dick” Hutson, who passed away in 2018, Pat is survived by sons
Richard and Steven Hutson and their families; and
WHEREAS, Nevada has lost a beloved daughter, mother, sister
and wife, and dedicated professional to education and the
Legislature with the passing of Pat on March 28, 2023; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE
ASSEMBLY CONCURRING, That the members of the 82nd Session of
the Nevada Legislature remember and celebrate the life of Patricia
“Pat” Jo Hutson on this day and extend their deepest condolences to
Pat’s family and friends; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and
transmit a copy of this resolution to Pat’s family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution becomes effective upon
adoption.
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