TITLE: In memory of Dr. Paul Thomas Bontley of Arlington.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dr. Paul Thomas Bontley of Arlington.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the passing of beloved physician Paul Thomas Bontley of Arlington on January 8, 2012, at the age of 93; and WHEREAS, Born in Ohio on March 22, 1918, Dr. Bontley was the son of John and Mary Bontley; he worked at a drugstore soda fountain while majoring in journalism at Ohio State University; coming of age during World War II, he served his country in the United States Army, and he rose to the rank of lieutenant; and WHEREAS, Dr. Bontley married his sweetheart of six years, Zora Bando, in 1943; they later became the proud parents of two daughters, Cathy and Beth, and through the years, they shared in the joy of welcoming into their family a granddaughter, Meg, a grandson, Matt, and two great-grandchildren, Colt and Kenedy; and WHEREAS, After completing his medical studies at Ohio State and his internship at Harris Hospital, Dr. Bontley joined with two former classmates to establish the Arlington Clinic; he delivered many babies and was the trusted physician for multiple generations of local families; kind and compassionate, he always made time to listen to his patients and establish a rapport, and he was highly regarded for his wisdom, as well as for his medical expertise; he practiced for nearly four decades before his retirement at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Paul Bontley won a special place in the hearts of his patients, as well as his friends and relatives, and those who were fortunate enough to know him will forever remember his gentle manner, his wonderful sense of humor, and his profound commitment to his calling; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Paul Thomas Bontley and that sincere condolences be extended to the members of his family: to his wife of 68 years, Zora Bontley; to his daughters, Cathy Brown and her husband, Ron, and Beth Bontley and Jack McKenzie; to his grandson, Matt Brown, and his wife, Megan; to his granddaughter, Meg Brown; to his great-grandchildren, Colt and Kenedy Brown; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Paul Thomas Bontley. Patrick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 43 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 18, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House