TITLE: In memory of Lindley Paul Latham of Midland.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lindley Paul Latham of Midland.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A life made rich by family, career, and community service has drawn to a close with the death of Lindley Paul Latham of Midland on December 11, 2010, at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, Paul Latham was born in Midland on December 18, 1951, and graduated from Midland High School in 1970; he then entered Texas Tech University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1974 and his doctor of jurisprudence degree in 1978; and WHEREAS, After law school, Mr. Latham accepted a position with the Midland firm of Bullock, Scott & Neisig; he subsequently joined Clayton Williams Energy, Inc., and remained with that company for 29 years, until his passing; in 1991 he was appointed chief operating officer and executive vice president, and in those capacities he managed the firm's oil and gas, real estate, and other ventures; Mr. Latham also served on the company's board of directors; and WHEREAS, Paul Latham married the former Debbie Favor and together they were blessed with four children, Ryan, Andrew, Kate, and Hunter; Mr. Latham shared his love of hunting with his family and enjoyed boating with them on Lake LBJ and traveling with them the world over; he also gave of his time to worthy causes, serving as director of numerous charities and as the board president of Trinity School of Midland for six years; and WHEREAS, Paul Latham was a man on whom people could rely; his love of his family, his kindness toward others, and his sense of responsibility were defining characteristics, and the greatness of his heart will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of Lindley Paul Latham and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Debbie; to his children, Ryan, Andrew, Kate, and Hunter; to his sister, Linda Satterwhite, and her husband, Rodney; to his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Beth and Bob Favor, to his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lynn Priess and Dr. Chuck Priess, Vanissa and Adolph Micklethwait, and Sherry Favor; and to his many 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Lindley Paul Latham. Craddick President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 32 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 32 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on April 26, 2011. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor