88R1720 BK-D
By: Middleton S.R. No. 491
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a rich and rewarding life remain to
comfort the family and friends of Patricia Ann LeMay Hocking of
La Marque, who passed away on January 19, 2022, at the age of 75;
and
WHEREAS, The former Patti LeMay was born in Houston on
September 16, 1946; she fell in love with ballet at an early age and
danced professionally with the Houston Ballet; following her
graduation from Incarnate Word Academy in downtown Houston, she
married Bobby Hocking and moved with him to Bee Cave, where she
opened and operated the first of two dance studios; and
WHEREAS, After Bee Cave was incorporated in 1987, Mr. Hocking
was elected as the town's first mayor, and Mrs. Hocking supported
her husband unstintingly throughout his tenure in office; she went
on to travel internationally with her husband during his career as a
musician, and they later co-pastored a number of churches in
Oklahoma and Texas; and
WHEREAS, Returning to public service, Mr. Hocking
successfully ran for the office of mayor of La Marque in 2011;
Mrs. Hocking enthusiastically settled into her new home, where she
once again embraced her role as first lady; she was also a member of
the La Marque Garden Club and impressed her neighbors with her
talent for gardening; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Hocking enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, their three children, Clover, Heather,
and Rob, and several grandchildren; she was devoted to her family,
her faith, and her community, and she endeared herself to countless
people with her kind heart and generous nature; and
WHEREAS, Patti Hocking was an inspiration to all who had the
good fortune to know her, and she will forever be remembered with
deep admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Patricia Ann LeMay Hocking and
extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn her passing; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Patti Hocking.