Background
Pate, Adlai McMillan was born on January 25, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Adlai McMillan and Marie (Farnsworth) Pate.
Pate, Adlai McMillan was born on January 25, 1921 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Adlai McMillan and Marie (Farnsworth) Pate.
Student, Texas Christian U., 1938-1940; honorary Doctor of Laws, Austin College honorary Doctor of Laws, Sherman, Texas, 1970; honorary Doctor of Laws, Texas Christian U., 1980; D. Business and Finance (honorary), Texas Wesleyan College, 1980.
With, Texas Refinery Corporation (and predecessor), since 1938; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Texas Refinery Corporation (and predecessor), since 1968; also director, officer affiliated companies, Texas Refinery Corporation (and predecessor). Director First National Bank, Fort Worth.
Senior trustee Austin College, Sherman, Texas. Trustee Texas Christian U. President Pate Foundation.
Founder, executive director Pate Museum Transportation. Past president Fort Worth Young Men’s Christian Association, Better Business Bureau Fort Worth, Tarrant County History Society;honorary consul Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Texas, N. Mexico and Arizona, since 1975. Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1943.
Member Philosophical Society Texas.
Married Joyce Peugh, July 20,1963. Children: Adlai McMillan, III, Sheila Pate Leech, Charles Patrick, Sharon Lansden.