SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 73
In Memory
of
John Glynn Patrick
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of John Glynn Patrick of Gladewater on June 15, 2017,
at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The youngest son of John Patrick and Leona Patrick
Collier, John Patrick was born on November 23, 1934, in Many,
Louisiana; he grew up with the companionship of three brothers,
Bobby, Bennie, and Robert, and began working in the tool and die
industry as a teenager; over the course of his life, he resided in
a number of Texas cities, including East Mountain, Longview,
Garland, and Gladewater, where he established his own company,
Texas Die Casting, in 1984; he operated the business for more
than two decades before selling it and retiring in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patrick served his country with pride as a
member of the United States Army Reserve; he also contributed to
his community as president of the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce,
as well as through a number of philanthropic endeavors; a deacon
at First Baptist Church of Gladewater, he played an instrumental
role in the renovation of its sanctuary as chair of the building
committee; and
WHEREAS, Valuing his family above all else, Mr. Patrick
shared 64 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Bonita, and he
took great pride in their four daughters, Tammy, Penny, Alisa,
and Patricia; with the passing years, he was further blessed with
sixgrandchildren, Sarah,Austin,Tyler,Natalie,Amanda,and
Elizabeth, and three great-grandchildren, Anabelle, Victoria,
and Elijah; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Patrick pursued a wide
range of hobbies, including fishing, hunting, camping, gardening,
and reading, and his most cherished memories were made while
spending time with his loved ones at his home on Lake Gladewater;
and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, John Patrick touched countless lives during his
journey on this earth, and he will forever hold a special place in
the hearts of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of John Glynn Patrick and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of John Patrick.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 26, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate