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Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson will address
the Republican Club of Washington County Tuesday
evening, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brenham Corral Restaurant, 2209 S. Market St.

Jerry Patterson has devoted his life to public
service. He served his country as a U.S. Marine for
over twenty years and served as state Senator for six.


As State Senator from District 11, Patterson's major legislative successes included passage of the historic concealed handgun law, a constitutional amendment allowing home equity lending, the state coastal management plan and the creation of the Texas State Veterans Home Program. He earned a reputation as a no-nonsense but determined voice for individual freedom and constitutionality. He also worked diligently to honor his fellow veterans.

Patterson graduated Texas A&M, Class of 1969 and
received his commission in the United States Marine
Corps. In 1972 he volunteered for duty in Vietnam and
served there until the "cease-fire". He was later
designated as a Naval Flight Officer at Pensacola,
Florida and served in Marine fighter squadrons until
his retirement from the Marine Corps Reserve as a
Lieutenant Colonel in 1993.

Jerry and his wife Jennifer reside in Austin. His
daughter Emily currently attends South Texas College
of Law and lives in Houston. His son Travis is a
graduate of Texas A&M, where he was commissioned a
Lieutenant in the U.S. Marines. He now serves on
active duty as a U.S. Marine attack helicopter pilot.

Commissioner Patterson will talk about his work in the
General Land Office. He will also address the
subjects of preserving Texas history and Veterans'
benefits. The public is invited to hear Mr. Patterson
speak at 7:00 p.m. free of charge. The Republican
Club will gather at 6:00 p.m. and eat at 6:30 p.m. To
RSVP for the dinner, call 836-0819.