[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H1077-H1078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF PATRICIA ANN LeMAY HOCKING

  (Mr. WEBER of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life 
of the First Lady of Bee Cave, Texas, and former First Lady of La 
Marque, Texas, Patricia Ann LeMay Hocking.
  Patti, as she was affectionately known, was a fascinating woman with 
a colorful background. From an early age, Patti loved ballet. Patti 
took ballet lessons with the Houston Ballet Foundation. Patti worked 
hard in pursuit of that goal, and eventually, she danced professionally 
with the Houston Ballet Company.
  Patti graduated from Incarnate Word Academy in downtown Houston, 
married Mr. Robert Ellis Hocking--Bobby Hocking--and they settled in 
Bee Cave, Texas, where she built, owned, and ran her first of two dance 
studios.
  After Bee Cave was incorporated in 1987, Bobby Hocking was elected 
the town's very first mayor. Patti was always by his side as his 
biggest fan and supporter. They traveled together internationally when 
Bobby was lead singer in many bands, then as a gospel singer and 
evangelist. It was Patti's prayers and influence that brought Bobby 
back to his roots, and they spent many years in the ministry,

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copastoring churches in Oklahoma and Texas.
  Most recently, the city of La Marque was the beneficiary of her 
generous spirit and gift of public service. Patti was devoted to and 
passionate about her faith, her family, and her community. A gracious, 
giving, and loving woman, Patti was adored by all who met her.
  Mr. Speaker, First Lady Hocking will be sorely missed, and I send 
Bobby our love.

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