H.R. No. 43
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of beloved physician Paul Thomas Bontley of Arlington on
January 8, 2012, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ohio on March 22, 1918, Dr. Bontley was the
son of John and Mary Bontley; he worked at a drugstore soda fountain
while majoring in journalism at Ohio State University; coming of
age during World War II, he served his country in the United States
Army, and he rose to the rank of lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bontley married his sweetheart of six years,
Zora Bando, in 1943; they later became the proud parents of two
daughters, Cathy and Beth, and through the years, they shared in the
joy of welcoming into their family a granddaughter, Meg, a
grandson, Matt, and two great-grandchildren, Colt and Kenedy; and
WHEREAS, After completing his medical studies at Ohio State
and his internship at Harris Hospital, Dr. Bontley joined with two
former classmates to establish the Arlington Clinic; he delivered
many babies and was the trusted physician for multiple generations
of local families; kind and compassionate, he always made time to
listen to his patients and establish a rapport, and he was highly
regarded for his wisdom, as well as for his medical expertise; he
practiced for nearly four decades before his retirement at the age
of 72; and
WHEREAS, Paul Bontley won a special place in the hearts of his
patients, as well as his friends and relatives, and those who were
fortunate enough to know him will forever remember his gentle
manner, his wonderful sense of humor, and his profound commitment
to his calling; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Paul Thomas
Bontley and that sincere condolences be extended to the members of
his family: to his wife of 68 years, Zora Bontley; to his daughters,
Cathy Brown and her husband, Ron, and Beth Bontley and Jack
McKenzie; to his grandson, Matt Brown, and his wife, Megan; to his
granddaughter, Meg Brown; to his great-grandchildren, Colt and
Kenedy Brown; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Paul
Thomas Bontley.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 43 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House