89R12491 AMB-D
By: Dean H.R. No. 156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Longview lost a beloved resident with
the passing of Tracy Lee Vincent on July 30, 2024, at the age of 66;
and
WHEREAS, The son of Helen Hazel and James Thomas Vincent,
Tracy Vincent was born in Jacksonville on January 12, 1958, and he
grew up with the companionship of two brothers, Tommy and Harvey; he
graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1977; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vincent relocated to Tyler in 1985 and
subsequently embarked on a fulfilling career in
telecommunications; while there, he was a dedicated member of Rose
Heights Church; after moving to Longview in 1995, he became highly
active in his community, giving generously of his time and talents
to a number of organizations, including as a member of the Longview
Chamber of Commerce and as chair of the Republican Party of Gregg
County from 2017 to 2019; moreover, he previously served as a
Republican precinct chair as well as a delegate to the Republican
National Convention, and he was involved in a number of other
political groups, such as the East Texans for Liberty Political
Action Committee and We The People-Longview; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Vincent benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Donna, and he was the proud father of
seven children, Brandi, Justin, Melissa, Christopher, Melissa,
Stephanie, and Korbin; over the years, he was further blessed with
15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; in his leisure time, he
enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was also known for his
entertaining campfire stories and spontaneous pranks; a man of
strong faith, he and his wife were members of Mobberly Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Tracy Vincent brings great
sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that
will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Tracy Lee Vincent and
extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Tracy
Vincent.