TITLE: In memory of Raymond Paul Harle.

SUMMARY: In memory of Raymond Paul Harle.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Dr. Raymond Paul Harle, who died recently at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman and dedicated family physician tirelessly attended to the medical needs of his beloved patients for 55 years; and WHEREAS, An innovative thinker and a talented diagnostician, Dr. Harle was among the first to refer a heart transplant patient to pioneering surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley; the groundbreaking transplant procedure proved successful; and WHEREAS, Raymond Harle was born in San Antonio and graduated from Saint Mary's University; he received a medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and married the love of his life, Dorothy Pitts; he then returned to his beloved San Antonio, where he was noted for treating individuals whether or not they could pay for medical attention; and WHEREAS, Dr. Harle was an old-school family doctor who took care of generations of family members; he made house calls, performed minor surgeries, and always found time for hospital rounds, even after a full day at his office; Dr. Harle received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bexar County Medical Society in honor of his outstanding accomplishments as a physician; and WHEREAS, He was devoted to his wife, sons, and grandchildren and was a true servant of the community and a caregiver of uncommon dedication; Dr. Harle will long be remembered for his generosity of spirit and for his warmth, wisdom, and devotion to his fellow man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Raymond Paul Harle; 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 Raymond Harle. Uresti President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013, by a rising vote.