TITLE: In memory of Butch Petty of Mount Pleasant.

SUMMARY: In memory of Butch Petty of Mount Pleasant.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Butch Petty of Mount Pleasant, who passed away on March 28, 2017, at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, The son of William and Anita Petty, Butch Petty was born on August 30, 1958, in Pittsburg, Texas, and he grew up with the companionship of a sister, Tina; he graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1976 and went on to enjoy a rewarding career as a technician at the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Petty served as a volunteer firefighter in Mount Pleasant for more than 20 years before taking a position as chief of the 5-Star Volunteer Fire Department; he was also a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene in Mount Pleasant; and WHEREAS, Mr. Petty shared four decades of marriage with his beloved wife, Della, and over the years, their family grew to include two sons, Ashley Petty and his wife, Selena Pack, and Joey Petty and his wife, Summer, as well as two granddaughters, Kayleigh and Tayler; and WHEREAS, Butch Petty led a caring and purposeful life centered on his family, his faith, and his community, and those who were fortunate enough to know him will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Butch Petty and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and many friends; 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 Butch Petty. Hefner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1342 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 27, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House