TITLE: In memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview.

SUMMARY: In memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview.

FULL TEXT:
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.