TITLE: In memory of Joseph Ralph Beatty.

SUMMARY: In memory of Joseph Ralph Beatty.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Joseph Ralph Beatty were deeply saddened by his passing on September 29, 2021, at the age of 73; and WHEREAS, The son of Ralph and Bonnie Beatty, Joe Beatty was born in Greenville, Ohio, on October 18, 1947, and he grew up with the companionship of two sisters, Elaine and Janet; he graduated from Greenville High School and went on to receive a degree in agronomy from Ohio State University; during his junior year, he served as an aide to the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives; he subsequently embarked on a career in agriculture and was later employed by a number of companies in the energy sector, including Standard Oil; he also founded his own firm, which co-manufactured products in Russia; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Beatty taught history and science classes at Lone Star College's Academy for Lifelong Learning, and he was a member of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Community Leadership Committee and the Texas War Memorial Board; he was also a valued congregant of Lakewood United Methodist Church, where he was involved in a variety of ministries and mission projects, including delivering medical supplies to Haiti and Belize; moreover, he was a licensed pilot and flew the World War II B-25 Devil Dog for the Commemorative Air Force to air shows across the country; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Beatty enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Patty, with whom he shared a rewarding union that spanned more than five decades; he took great pride in their two children, Jeb and the late Zachary Beatty, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include two grandchildren, Ursula and Clyde; and WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Joe Beatty 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 House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joseph Ralph Beatty and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Joe Beatty. Oliverson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 243 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House