By: Hinojosa S.C.R. No. 7
 
 
 
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
  WHEREAS, State law stipulates in Section 2165.256,
  Government Code, that a person specified in a concurrent resolution
  adopted by the legislature is eligible for burial in the State
  Cemetery if the State Cemetery Committee finds that the person has
  made a significant contribution to Texas history and, based on that
  finding, approves the person's burial; and
         WHEREAS, Patrick John Nugent, a former executive director of
  the Texas Pipeline Association, is a pioneering figure who played a
  vital role in improving state infrastructure and whose professional
  achievements helped ensure the safety and well-being of countless
  Texans, and his request for burial in the State Cemetery merits
  approval by the committee; and
         WHEREAS, Born on July 9, 1943, Patrick Nugent graduated from
  Campion Jesuit High School in 1961 and Marquette University in
  1965; he went on to join the Texas Air National Guard, and he served
  with the 315th Special Operations Wing in South Vietnam; his honors
  include the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two
  oak leaf clusters; and
         WHEREAS, Following his service with the Texas military,
  Mr. Nugent became executive vice president of the LBJ Company, and
  he was active on the boards of Texas Commerce Bank and Bank of the
  Hills, as well as the Travis County Child Welfare board; he later
  embarked on a rewarding career as an assistant director of the
  Railroad Commission of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Nugent was elected executive director of TPA in
  1983, and over the course of his tenure, he oversaw numerous
  advocacy efforts related to pipeline safety, environmental
  regulations, taxation, and legislation; he further distinguished
  himself through his 35 years of service as an ex officio member of
  the Texas Natural Gas Reliability Council, which provides natural
  gas supplies to regions affected by extreme heat or cold; and
         WHEREAS, In his retirement, Mr. Nugent continues to benefit
  his community as an active member and trustee of Veterans of Foreign
  Wars Post No. 856; and
         WHEREAS, In light of his noteworthy contributions to the Lone
  Star State, it is fitting that Patrick John Nugent be allowed to
  designate the State Cemetery as his final resting place; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby authorize the burial of Patrick John Nugent in the State
  Cemetery, provided that his application for assignment of burial
  space is approved by the State Cemetery Committee as required by
  law.