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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Jimmy Dale Patterson, |
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who died December 10, 2024, at the age of 68; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim was born on January 30, 1956; as the youngest |
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of eight children, he was adored by his older siblings and was |
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raised by his large and loving family in Spur; and |
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WHEREAS, After earning a bachelor's degree in business |
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administration from North Texas State University, Jim began his |
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career as an accountant for Mobil Oil Corporation; he went on to |
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find much success in the banking industry and served in |
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leadership positions for nearly two decades; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of many pursuits, Jim joined the Dallas |
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County Tax Office as an accountant in 2009, and his contributions |
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to the office and to the commissioners court and sheriff's office |
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were highly valued; his professional excellence, his aptitude |
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with numbers, and his exemplary leadership earned him the respect |
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of his colleagues, and he was recognized with numerous awards |
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over the course of his distinguished career; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all, Jim cherished time spent with his |
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loved ones, and he delighted in cooking his famous barbecue and |
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Sunday meals for his family and dear friends, including his best |
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friend of over 50 years, Alfred Craig; he was blessed with two |
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children, Evan and Alyssa, and two grandchildren, Giana and Eian, |
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who were a source of pride and joy to him and enriched his life |
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immeasurably; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of integrity, determination, and strong |
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character, Jim gave unselfishly to others, and he leaves behind |
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memories that will long be treasured by all who were privileged |
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to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Jimmy Dale Patterson; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Jimmy Dale Patterson. |