SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1022
In Memory
of
Elizabeth Perkins Prothro
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Wichita Falls in mourning the loss of Elizabeth
Perkins Prothro, who died May 23, 2009, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Perkins was born in 1919 in Dallas; she
grew up in Wichita Falls, graduated from Wichita Falls High
School, attended Sweet Briar College, and graduated from
Southern Methodist University; she married Charles Prothro, a
Wichita Falls oilman, who died in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth and her family are noted for their
altruism and for contributing millions of dollars to Southern
Methodist University and other institutions over a period that
spans nearly a century; Elizabeth's parents endowed the
university's theology school in the early 1940s, and she and her
husband continued their philanthropic tradition; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth's contributions to academic
institutions were numerous; she served on the board of trustees
of Southern Methodist University for more than a decade and on
the executive board of its Perkins School of Theology; she also
served on the board of regents of Midwestern State University; in
2007, she and her family foundation contributed $6 million to
fund a major renovation of the Perkins School of Theology; she
received a number of honors from Southern Methodist University
for her longtime service; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady of many interests and talents,
Mrs. Prothro was also a published photographer and a collector of
Bibles; she was committed to promoting the importance of
education and culture, and she has left behind a legacy of
philanthropy to her children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, She was a devout Christian and a community leader
who was respected throughout the state for her many gifts and
accomplishments; she was a woman of integrity, strength, and
generosity who gave unselfishly to others; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Prothro was beloved by her family and
friends, and she leaves behind memories that will be held
precious by all who were privileged to share in her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Elizabeth Perkins Prothro; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Elizabeth Prothro.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate