H.C.R. No. 24
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of Joseph Patrick Cassidy of Panhandle on May 23, 2011, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of Pat and Mildred Cassidy, Joe Cassidy was
born in Napavine, Washington, on February 28, 1930; he graduated as
valedictorian of his high school class and served his country in the
United States Air Force; he married Ann Margaret Cassidy on
September 17, 1955, and worked full-time to support his family
while earning his bachelor's degree in physics at West Texas State
University; the proud father of three children, Susan, John, and
Jay, he eventually knew the joy of welcoming six grandchildren into
his family; after the death of Ann Cassidy, he was fortunate enough
to find love a second time with Lei Shuang Cassidy; and
WHEREAS, In his professional life, Mr. Cassidy was employed
for 34 years as a scientist at the Pantex Plant, the nation's only
nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility, and he became
head of the testing and x-ray departments and chemistry lab; in
addition, he owned and operated a farm and several businesses,
including Cassidy Rentals and Cassidy Insulation, and he and his
sons were co-owners of a self-storage company, TriCas, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cassidy served as president of the PTA, and he
taught Sunday school at the First United Methodist Church of
Panhandle for more than 20 years; with the help of his children, he
built both the family home and a lake house at the Greenbelt
Reservoir near Clarendon; he enjoyed reading, history, and travel,
and he had an appreciation for classic cars, such as his black 1941
Cadillac; and
WHEREAS, Although Joe Cassidy will be deeply missed,
cherished memories of time spent in his company will long endure in
the hearts of his loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Joseph Patrick
Cassidy and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Lei Shuang Cassidy; to his sons, John Cassidy
and Jay Cassidy and his wife, Alison; to his grandchildren, Cassie
Daniel and Rachel, Andrew, Ryan, Hunter, and Kaitlyn Cassidy; to
his nephew, Mike Cassidy; and to his 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 House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Joseph Patrick Cassidy.
Cain Chisum Cain Chisum
Cain Chisum
Hughes Landtroop Hughes Landtroop
Hughes Landtroop
Laubenberg Perry Laubenberg Perry
Laubenberg Perry
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______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on June 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor
Cain Chisum
Hughes Landtroop
Laubenberg Perry
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