SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 73

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