Senate Resolution No. 65 honors the memory of Patricia Ann Burks, who passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Longview on July 25, 1947, she was the daughter of T. O. and Ada Marie Mahaffey and a proud graduate of the Spring Hill Independent School District. Patricia was married to David Burks for 55 years until his passing in 2021, and she cherished her role as a mother to their two daughters, Kimber and Mandy, as well as a grandmother to three grandchildren. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading and watching Western movies, and she was accompanied by her beloved dog, Boomer.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to Patricia's family, including her daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother, and other relatives and friends. It acknowledges the lasting impact she had on the lives of those who knew her and resolves that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for her family. The Texas Senate adopted this resolution on September 4, 2025, as a tribute to Patricia Burks' life and legacy.