SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 811
In Memory
of
Donald Wood Patrick
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Donald Wood Patrick, who died April
25, 2015, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Donald Patrick was born in San Antonio on August
28, 1938, along with his twin brother, David; Donald graduated
from Texas A&I University, and he earned a medical degree from
Baylor College of Medicine; and
WHEREAS, He served with distinction as chief of
neurosurgery at the 24th evacuation hospital in Vietnam, and he
received a Bronze Star for his exceptional service; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he practiced
neurosurgery in Austin for more than 30 years; during that time,
he served as chief of staff and as chief of surgery at hospitals
across the area; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Patrick was instrumental in establishing the
city's Emergency Medical Services program, and he served several
times as its director; he was executive director of the Texas
Medical Board from 2001 through 2008 and served as president of
the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons; and
WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, he raised
quarter horses, built and piloted his own airplane, ran marathons
and climbed mountains, played the violin, and traveled
extensively; he placed great importance on lifelong learning,
andheenteredTheUniversityofTexasSchoolofLawattheageof
55 and later attended the Butler School of Music as a graduate
student; he was an avid supporter of the Austin Symphony
Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Donald Patrick was beloved by many; a kind and
gracious man, he was noted for his brilliant intellect, his
strong principles and his warm sense of humor, and he will long be
remembered by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his beloved wife of 26 years,
Carolyn Biebas, and to his children and grandchildren, and he
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Donald Wood Patrick; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his 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 Dr. Donald Wood Patrick.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate