H.R. No. 301
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Lawrence Slatter, who passed away on January 27, 2023;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Allenhurst, Georgia, Lawrence Slatter moved
with his family to Adel in his youth; he graduated from Cook County
Training School and continued his education at Tuskegee University,
where he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in
electrical engineering; he went on to receive a master's degree in
business administration from Indiana University; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Mr. Slatter embarked on a successful career
with the Xerox Corporation that spanned more than three decades;
over the years, he held many positions with the company, serving as
senior vice president of the U.S. and Canadian systems services
group and leading the U.S. marketing organization quality team, and
he helped Xerox secure a U.S. National Quality Award; following his
retirement, he served as the chief operating officer for CONEXIS
for two years; and
WHEREAS, An engaged citizen, Mr. Slatter took part in the
historic Selma to Montgomery March in 1965; moreover, he chaired
the Rae's Hope board of directors and played an active role in
numerous outreach programs in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of
Dallas, including the Hamilton Park Health Fair Ministry and its
golf tournament; he also provided funding for Tuskegee University
scholarships; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Slatter enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Anne; he was a devoted father to his three
children and took great pride in seeing each of them graduate from
college; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Slatter lived a life that was rich in
personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be a
source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lawrence Slatter
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lawrence
Slatter.
Ramos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 301 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 22, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House