In memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview.

89(R) HCR 65 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.C.R. No. 65

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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 89th Legislature of the State of Texas

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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of

Tracy Vincent.

Dean

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President of the Senate

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 65 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 65 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the Senate on April 7, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: __________________

Date

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Governor