TITLE: In memory of Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the death of Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr., of Pettus on September 11, 2010, at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Leggett, Jr., was born in Westlake, Louisiana, on August 26, 1931, to Kenneth and Juanita Leggett, and he grew up in Pettus, Texas; after attending the Schreiner Institute in Kerrville and graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, he earned his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in 1955; and WHEREAS, Dr. Leggett was joined in matrimony to Beverly Leggett in 1956, and together they shared a fulfilling relationship that was blessed with three children, Kenneth, Steven, and Kathleen, as well as three grandchildren, Billy, Kit, and Courtney; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Dr. Leggett served as a flight surgeon with the U.S. Air Force in Albuquerque, attaining the rank of captain; after his military service, he completed a residency in Dallas; he moved with his family to Arlington in 1961, where he maintained an obstetrics and gynecology practice for 41 years; and WHEREAS, Dr. Leggett served his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington, and he was often privately generous to those in need; he loved the outdoors, and for 20 years he delighted in his annual hunting and fishing trip to Alaska; after retiring from his medical practice, he returned to his hometown of Pettus, where he enjoyed working on his ranch; and WHEREAS, Kenneth Leggett treasured the time he spent in the company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will cherish their memories of his kindness, loyalty, pragmatism, and honesty; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife of 54 years, Beverly Leggett; to his son, Steven Leggett; to his daughter, Kathleen Linscott, and her husband, Bill; to his grandchildren, Billy, Kit, and Courtney Linscott; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Dr. Kenneth Rochell Leggett, Jr. Patrick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 33 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 18, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House