SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Jay Fricks
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their
  memories of Jason Austin Fricks, who passed away on June 2, 2023,
  at the age of 57; and
         WHEREAS, The son of E. J. and Gloria Fricks, Jay Fricks was
  born in Texarkana, Texas, on June 23, 1965, and he grew up with
  the companionship of two brothers, Clay and Glenn; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Fricks enjoyed a rewarding career as a
  co-owner of Fricks Butane Gas Company in Texarkana, Arkansas, a
  family business that he ran alongside his brothers; in his
  leisure time, he liked hunting and fishing, and he was an avid fan
  of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Fricks was devoted to his
  family; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Melissa,
  and he was the proud father of three children, Haleigh, Gloria,
  and Hunter; with the passing years, he had the privilege of
  seeing his family grow to include three grandchildren, Sophia,
  Gabriel, and Carter; and
         WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Jay Fricks
  leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
  richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
  place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Jason Austin Fricks and extend sincere condolences to the
  members of his family: to his wife, Melissa Fricks; to his
  children, Haleigh Rice, Gloria Fricks, and Hunter Cox and his
  wife, Allie; to his brothers, Clay Fricks and his wife, Maryann,
  and Glenn Fricks and his wife, Phyllis; to his grandchildren,
  Sophia, Gabriel, and Carter; to his father-in-law, Hayden Coe;
  and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Jay Fricks.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate