88S10191 AMB-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 27
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Jason Austin Fricks, who passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age
of 57; and
WHEREAS, The son of E. J. and Gloria Fricks, Jay Fricks was
born in Texarkana, Texas, on June 23, 1965, and he grew up with the
companionship of two brothers, Clay and Glenn; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fricks enjoyed a rewarding career as a co-owner
of Fricks Butane Gas Company in Texarkana, Arkansas, a family
business that he ran alongside his brothers; in his leisure time, he
liked hunting and fishing, and he was an avid fan of the University
of Arkansas Razorbacks; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Fricks was devoted to his
family; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Melissa, and
he was the proud father of three children, Haleigh, Gloria, and
Hunter; with the passing years, he had the privilege of seeing his
family grow to include three grandchildren, Sophia, Gabriel, and
Carter; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Jay Fricks
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 Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 1st
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jason Austin
Fricks and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
to his wife, Melissa Fricks; to his children, Haleigh Rice, Gloria
Fricks, and Hunter Cox and his wife, Allie; to his brothers, Clay
Fricks and his wife, Maryann, and Glenn Fricks and his wife,
Phyllis; to his grandchildren, Sophia, Gabriel, and Carter; to his
father-in-law, Hayden Coe; and to his many 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 Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Jay Fricks.