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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 445
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Baker Pattillo
5	5	WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Baker Pattillo of Nacogdoches
6	6	on December 29, 2018, at the age of 75, brought great sorrow to
7	7	his family and friends, as well as to the campus community of
8	8	Stephen F. Austin State University, which he served with great
9	9	distinction for more than five decades; and
10	10	WHEREAS, Born in Camden on June 22, 1943, Baker Pattillo
11	11	was the son of the Reverend Leroy Pattillo and Mauree Pattillo;
12	12	he moved with his family to Arp in 1956 and lettered as a member
13	13	of the Tigers football team at Arp High School, where his
14	14	classmates voted him "most likely to succeed"; he subsequently
15	15	put himself through college; after studying first at Tyler Junior
16	16	College, he earned his bachelor's degree in 1965 and his master's
17	17	degree in guidance and counseling in 1966 from Stephen F. Austin
18	18	State University; he later completed a doctoral degree in
19	19	educational administration at Texas A&M University; and
20	20	WHEREAS, Dr. Pattillo was hired as assistant director of
21	21	placement and financial aid at Stephen F. Austin State University
22	22	in 1966; he was promoted to dean of student services in 1972 and
23	23	to vice president for student affairs in 1979; after being
24	24	appointed interim president in July 2006, he assumed the office
25	25	of president in January 2007; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Over the course of his 11-year tenure as
27	27	president, Dr. Pattillo coordinated campus projects that totaled
28	28	more than $425 million, including a student recreation center, a
29	29	nursing building, and three residential buildings; moreover, he
30	30	took well-deserved pride in securing $150 million in funding for
31	31	four additional facilities during his last day of work; under his
32	32	leadership, the university exceeded 13,000 in enrollment,
33	33	surpassing its previous record, and Dr. Pattillo enjoyed a strong
34	34	rapport with students, as well as with faculty, staff, regents,
35	35	and state and national leaders; and
36	36	WHEREAS, Dr. Pattillo shared 52 years of marriage with his
37	37	wife, Janice Pattillo, whom he wed on December 17, 1966, and they
38	38	were blessed with a daughter, Paige, a grandson, Jackson, and a
39	39	son-in-law, Todd; and
40	40	WHEREAS, Through his vision and leadership, Dr. Baker
41	41	Pattillo contributed immeasurably to advancing the mission of
42	42	Stephen F. Austin State University, and he leaves behind a legacy
43	43	that will continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore,
44	44	be it
45	45	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
46	46	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Baker Pattillo
47	47	and extend deepest condolences to his relatives and many friends;
48	48	and, be it further
49	49	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
50	50	his family and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
51	51	memory of Dr. Baker Pattillo.
52	52	Nichols
53	53	________________________________
54	54	President of the Senate
55	55	I hereby certify that the
56	56	above Resolution was adopted by
57	57	the Senate on March 20, 2019, by a
58	58	rising vote.
59	59	________________________________
60	60	Secretary of the Senate
61	61	________________________________
62	62	Member, Texas Senate