SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Charles Patton
 
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
  to a close with the passing of Charles Glen Patton of New Boston
  on July 31, 2025, at the age of 78; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Alford Patton and Anna Lou Rich,
  Charles Patton was born on April 20, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri,
  and he grew up with the companionship of two brothers, John and
  James; he graduated as valedictorian of New Boston High School
  and went on to attend Texarkana College before earning his
  master's degree from East Texas State University; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of a rewarding career in
  education, Mr. Patton made a positive difference in the lives of
  countless students as a mathematics teacher; driven by his
  entrepreneurial spirit, he also pursued a number of business
  ventures; in addition, he sought opportunities to give back to
  his community; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Patton enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife of 48 years, Janet Patton; he was the
  proud father of their three children, Donavan, Annie, and
  Mitchell, and with the passing years, their cherished family grew
  to include three grandchildren, Olivia, Corley, and Beau, and a
  great-grandson, Leo; and
         WHEREAS, Guided by the values of hard work, gratitude, and
  civic responsibility, Charles Patton leaves behind a legacy that
  will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Charles Glen Patton and extend sincere condolences to the
  members of his family:  to his wife, Janet Patton; to his children
  and their spouses, Donavan and Teresa Taylor, Annie Neal and
  Johnna Barfield, and Mitchell Patton; to his grandchildren,
  Olivia Miller and her husband, Reed, Corley Bec, and Beau Taylor;
  to his great-grandson, Leo Miller; to his brother, John Patton,
  and his wife, Virginia; 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 Charles Patton.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on September 4, 2025,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate