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79S10088 MAM-D

By:  Craddick                                                   H.C.R. No. 19 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life has come to an end with the 
passing of Patricia Warren Innerarity of Midland on June 8, 2005, at 
the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 14, 1926, in Gilmer, Mrs. Innerarity 
graduated with honors from Gilmer High School and Stephens College 
in Columbia, Missouri, where she received a diploma with 
outstanding achievements in aviation and became one of the earliest 
pioneers of women's aviation; she also attended Louisiana State 
University to study engineering and The University of Texas, where 
she met veteran and fellow pilot Lloyd Edward Innerarity, whom she 
married on May 2, 1947; and
	WHEREAS, Three years later, the couple moved to Midland, 
where they raised a family and became actively involved with civic 
affairs; Mrs. Innerarity distinguished herself in many leadership 
roles, and served as president of the Women of the Church for the 
First Presbyterian Church, president of the Midland Symphony Guild, 
and the first woman president of the Midland/Odessa Symphony and 
Chorale; moreover, she enthusiastically supported numerous arts 
groups, including the Midland Ballet, the Midland Opera, the 
Midland Community Theatre, and the Austin Lyric Opera; and
	WHEREAS, This remarkable woman was also a loyal contributor 
to the Museum of the Southwest, the Midland Foundation, and the 
Petroleum Museum; she dedicated many volunteer hours to the 
American Red Cross, the Junior League of Midland, the Women of the 
Arts, the Girl Scouts of America, the YMCA and YWCA, and Midland 
Memorial Hospital, and opened her home for fund-raisers and other 
civic activities; and
	WHEREAS, An avid UT fan, Mrs. Innerarity often attended 
Longhorn athletic events around the country and served on numerous 
committees that supported and promoted academic excellence at the 
university; above all, she lived for her family, and she imparted 
her optimism and good cheer to her children and grandchildren, who 
enjoyed many special times together in her company; and
	WHEREAS, Pat Innerarity set an outstanding example of 
citizenship and service to others throughout her time on this 
earth, and though her kindness and spirited enthusiasm for life 
will be dearly missed, she will always be remembered with love and 
admiration; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Patricia 
Warren Innerarity and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her 
family: to her husband, Lloyd Innerarity; to her daughter, Sue 
Plaunt and her husband, Jim; to her son, Ed Innerarity and his wife, 
Paige; to her daughter, Patti MacDonald and her husband, Rod; to her 
son, Kelly Innerarity; to her grandchildren, Sarah, Rebecca, Laura 
Paige, and Callie Innerarity, and Curtis, Chad, and Whitney 
MacDonald; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory 
of Patricia Warren Innerarity.