SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 584
In Memory
of
Patricia Gray
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Patricia Fitzsimmons Gray, who died
April 2, 2015, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Fitzsimmons was born on June 28, 1932, in
Chicago, Illinois, and she spent much of her youth in Idaho
Springs, a mining town in the Colorado Rocky Mountains; she
graduated from Denver East High School and Philadelphia Modeling
and Charm School; and
WHEREAS, She married West Point Cadet Stanley M. Umstead
when she was 19 years old, and his many deployments as an officer
in the United States Air Force allowed them to travel the world;
she found much fulfilment on their travels, as she embraced each
deployment as a new opportunity to learn about other cultures;
Patricia and Stanley were blessed with five daughters, who were
each a source of immense pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, After Stanley's passing, she married Major
General David L. Gray, and they settled in Melbourne, Florida,
where they enjoyed golfing and spending time with old and new
friends; after his passing in 2006, she continued to fill her
days in the company of good friends, and she also spent time
painting; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Gray was a loving wife, mother, and
grandmotherwhohadajoyousspiritandwasknownforlivingeach
day to the fullest; she was respected and admired by many, and she
leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Patricia Fitzsimmons Gray; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Patricia Gray.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate