TITLE: In memory of Lawrence Slatter.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lawrence Slatter.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their memories of Lawrence Slatter, who passed away on January 27, 2023; and WHEREAS, Born in Allenhurst, Georgia, Lawrence Slatter moved with his family to Adel in his youth; he graduated from Cook County Training School and continued his education at Tuskegee University, where he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in electrical engineering; he went on to receive a master's degree in business administration from Indiana University; and WHEREAS, In 1971, Mr. Slatter embarked on a successful career with the Xerox Corporation that spanned more than three decades; over the years, he held many positions with the company, serving as senior vice president of the U.S. and Canadian systems services group and leading the U.S. marketing organization quality team, and he helped Xerox secure a U.S. National Quality Award; following his retirement, he served as the chief operating officer for CONEXIS for two years; and WHEREAS, An engaged citizen, Mr. Slatter took part in the historic Selma to Montgomery March in 1965; moreover, he chaired the Rae's Hope board of directors and played an active role in numerous outreach programs in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Dallas, including the Hamilton Park Health Fair Ministry and its golf tournament; he also provided funding for Tuskegee University scholarships; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Slatter enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Anne; he was a devoted father to his three children and took great pride in seeing each of them graduate from college; and WHEREAS, Lawrence Slatter lived a life that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lawrence Slatter and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Lawrence Slatter. Ramos Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 301 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 22, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House