Bill Text: TX HR975 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 975 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of former Arlington city council member Gene Patrick.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-04 - Reported enrolled [HR975 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR975-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 975



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Citizens of Arlington lost an admired civic leader
	with the passing of former council member Franklin Eugene Patrick
	on September 8, 2012, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Vertis and Martha Patrick, Gene Patrick
	was born in Cleburne on July 16, 1940; he moved to Arlington at the
	age of 11 and graduated from Arlington High School before going on
	to attend The University of Texas at Arlington; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Patrick found employment with the Great
	Southwest Corporation after college and was a member of the
	original Six Flags Over Texas staff; this marked the beginning of a
	distinguished 30-year career as a creative executive for theme
	parks and entertainment venues around the world; known for his
	expertise in design, costuming, and animation, he rose to become
	vice president of Marriott's Great America parks before his
	retirement in 1985; he subsequently moved back to Arlington and
	founded his own companies, GP Show Productions and Showtek
	Corporation; his client list included Six Flags AstroWorld in
	Houston, the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Hershey's
	Chocolate World in Pennsylvania, and an indoor theme park in China;
	and
	WHEREAS, For more than a quarter-century, Mr. Patrick was
	highly engaged in civic life, focusing particularly on downtown
	revitalization and the arts; he served three terms on the Arlington
	Planning and Zoning Commission and was president of the original
	Downtown Arlington, Inc., as well as a member of the Downtown
	Arlington Revitalization Committee; in 2003, he was elected to the
	first of five terms on the city council, a position that allowed him
	to work even harder for the betterment of Arlington; although
	health issues obliged him to resign in November 2011, he continued
	to follow matters of concern to the city and generously shared his
	knowledge with others; and
	WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan further served his community
	through the years as a Rotarian and as a member of the boards of the
	chamber of commerce, the Chamber Foundation, the Arlington
	Community Band, Theatre Arlington, the Arlington Museum of Art, and
	the American Heart Association; moreover, he served on the UTA
	Development Board and the UTA Liberal Arts Board; in 1999, he and
	his wife, Penny, purchased the former Chamber of Commerce building
	to aid the chamber's expansion into a new office complex and donated
	use of the building to Theatre Arlington for its administrative
	offices and education center; and
	WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Mr. Patrick was a valued
	member of First United Methodist Church for over 50 years and served
	as board trustee chair; he played trumpet in the band and orchestra,
	sang in the choir, and arranged the music for many church concerts
	and holiday events; and
	WHEREAS, Gene Patrick made a lasting, positive difference in
	Arlington through his vision and selfless commitment, and although
	he is deeply missed, his love for his community will continue to
	inspire his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Franklin Eugene
	Patrick and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
	family: to his wife, Penny Jo Patrick; to his six children and four
	grandchildren; 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 Gene
	Patrick.

	Patrick

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 975 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 27, 2013.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House