H.R. No. 243
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Joseph Ralph Beatty
were deeply saddened by his passing on September 29, 2021, at the
age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The son of Ralph and Bonnie Beatty, Joe Beatty was
born in Greenville, Ohio, on October 18, 1947, and he grew up with
the companionship of two sisters, Elaine and Janet; he graduated
from Greenville High School and went on to receive a degree in
agronomy from Ohio State University; during his junior year, he
served as an aide to the speaker of the Ohio House of
Representatives; he subsequently embarked on a career in
agriculture and was later employed by a number of companies in the
energy sector, including Standard Oil; he also founded his own
firm, which co-manufactured products in Russia; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Beatty taught history
and science classes at Lone Star College's Academy for Lifelong
Learning, and he was a member of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent
School District Community Leadership Committee and the Texas War
Memorial Board; he was also a valued congregant of Lakewood United
Methodist Church, where he was involved in a variety of ministries
and mission projects, including delivering medical supplies to
Haiti and Belize; moreover, he was a licensed pilot and flew the
World War II B-25 Devil Dog for the Commemorative Air Force to air
shows across the country; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Beatty enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Patty, with whom he shared a rewarding
union that spanned more than five decades; he took great pride in
their two children, Jeb and the late Zachary Beatty, and with the
passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include two grandchildren, Ursula and Clyde; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Joe Beatty
leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Joseph Ralph Beatty and extend sincere condolences to all who
mourn his passing; 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 Joe Beatty.
Oliverson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 243 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House