Bill Text: TX SR73 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of John Glynn Patrick.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-07-26 - Reported enrolled [SR73 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR73-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
John Glynn Patrick | ||
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with | ||
the passing of John Glynn Patrick of Gladewater on June 15, 2017, | ||
at the age of 82; and | ||
WHEREAS, The youngest son of John Patrick and Leona Patrick | ||
Collier, John Patrick was born on November 23, 1934, in Many, | ||
Louisiana; he grew up with the companionship of three brothers, | ||
Bobby, Bennie, and Robert, and began working in the tool and die | ||
industry as a teenager; over the course of his life, he resided in | ||
a number of Texas cities, including East Mountain, Longview, | ||
Garland, and Gladewater, where he established his own company, | ||
Texas Die Casting, in 1984; he operated the business for more | ||
than two decades before selling it and retiring in 2007; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Patrick served his country with pride as a | ||
member of the United States Army Reserve; he also contributed to | ||
his community as president of the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce, | ||
as well as through a number of philanthropic endeavors; a deacon | ||
at First Baptist Church of Gladewater, he played an instrumental | ||
role in the renovation of its sanctuary as chair of the building | ||
committee; and | ||
WHEREAS, Valuing his family above all else, Mr. Patrick | ||
shared 64 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Bonita, and he | ||
took great pride in their four daughters, Tammy, Penny, Alisa, | ||
and Patricia; with the passing years, he was further blessed with | ||
sixgrandchildren, Sarah,Austin,Tyler,Natalie,Amanda,and | ||
Elizabeth, and three great-grandchildren, Anabelle, Victoria, | ||
and Elijah; and | ||
WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Patrick pursued a wide | ||
range of hobbies, including fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, | ||
and reading, and his most cherished memories were made while | ||
spending time with his loved ones at his home on Lake Gladewater; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his | ||
community, John Patrick touched countless lives during his | ||
journey on this earth, and he will forever hold a special place in | ||
the hearts of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
of John Glynn Patrick and extend heartfelt sympathy to his | ||
relatives and many friends; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do | ||
so in memory of John Patrick. | ||
Hughes | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on July 26, 2017, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |