By UherH.R. No. 1011

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The passing of Patricia "Pat" Ann Ladewig of Bryan on February 3, 1999, at the age of 60, brought a great loss to the family and friends of this esteemed woman, and it is indeed appropriate to honor her life at this time; and

WHEREAS, Born in Louise, Texas, to Emory and Eunice Sims Branscum on January 3, 1939, Mrs.Ladewig was a graduate of Louise High School and attended Wharton County Junior College and Blinn Junior College; she married Donald Ladewig on December 19, 1958, and enjoyed a strong and loving marriage that was blessed with three children and four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, This exemplary woman was the executive secretary of Texas A&M University president Frank Vandiver, and her service in that role was characterized by her trademark dedication and diligence; she had previously been employed in the new accounts divisions of City National Bank in Bryan and Commerce Bank in College Station; and

WHEREAS, A member of Central Baptist Church, Mrs.Ladewig was a respected member of the Bryan community, and although she will be missed by all who were privileged to know her, she will be fondly remembered for years to come by the many people whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Patricia "Pat" Ann Ladewig and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Donald Ladewig; to her daughters, Traci Morgan, Terri Snider, and Tammi Caskey, and sonsinlaw, Terry Morgan and Mark Caskey; to her mother, Eunice Branscum; to her grandchildren, Megan and Jared Caskey and Ashleigh and Cody Snider; to her brothers, Marty Branscum and Jack Branscum; and to the many other relatives and friends of this beloved woman; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Patricia "Pat" Ann Ladewig.