SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
In Memory
of
Jay Fricks
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate