87R7753 TBO-D
By: Price H.R. No. 917
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Potter County assistant fire chief Pat
Fitzpatrick on August 29, 2020, at the age of 63; and
WHEREAS, Pat Fitzpatrick was born in Fort Worth on December
21, 1956, and he grew up with the companionship of his sister,
Sandra; after graduating from high school in Irving, he went on to
earn a bachelor's degree in computer science from Texas A&M
University in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fitzpatrick worked at Micro Mic's and A1
Communications before becoming a paramedic in 1994; a year later,
he began volunteering with Potter County Fire & Rescue, and in 1999
he became a full-time firefighter with the department; a leader in
his profession, he taught at the Amarillo College Regional Fire
Academy, and he worked with Amarillo Emergency Services for more
than two decades; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he benefited from the love and
support of his wife, Marsha, and he took great pride in his
daughter, Kim; through the years, he had the pleasure of seeing his
family grow to include two granddaughters, Lisa and Ali, and a
great-granddaughter, Taylor; in his leisure time, he enjoyed
reading, bowling, and watching Professional Bull Riders; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a dedicated public servant,
Pat Fitzpatrick gave freely of his time and expertise to better his
community, and he leaves behind a record of service that his loved
ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Pat Fitzpatrick and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Marsha Fitzpatrick; to his daughter, Kim Huffman; to his
sister, Sandra; to his granddaughters, Lisa Lovelady and her
husband, Brad, and Ali Jones and her fiancé, Nam Nguyen; to his
great-granddaughter, Taylor Lovelady; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pat
Fitzpatrick.