SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 787
In Memory
of
Charles Patterson Worrell
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Charles Patterson
"Pat" Worrell, who died March 8, 2019, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Pat Worrell was born May 28, 1940, in Beeville,
Texas, and he grew up in numerous communities throughout South
and Central Texas; his family settled in Dallas for his
sixth-grade year, and he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High
School in 1958; and
WHEREAS, Pat served with distinction in the United States
Coast Guard, and he later attended Texas Tech University and The
University of Texas at Arlington; he enjoyed a 35-year career
with J. D. Abrams, and he retired as senior vice president of the
company in 2012; his legacy of work can be found in many of the
highways, bridges, and interchanges throughout the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Worrell shared 55 years of devotion with his
wife, Dora Sherman Worrell; they were blessed with two children,
and their four grandchildren enriched his life immeasurably;
above all things, he cherished time spent with family on their
Central Texas deer lease and at their bay house in Port
Mansfield; and
WHEREAS, An avid golfer and fisherman, Pat Worrell took
great pleasure in the outdoors, and he pursued his hobbies from
CanadatotheAmazon;helivedlifetothefullest,andhis
wisdom, kindness, and valued counsel will not be forgotten; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Charles Patterson Worrell; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his 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 Pat Worrell.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate