Background
Patterson, Mark William was born on May 25, 1957 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph William and Grace (Pattison) Patterson.
Patterson, Mark William was born on May 25, 1957 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph William and Grace (Pattison) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Texas A & M U., 1979; Juris Doctor, John Marshall Law School, Chicago, 1987.
Columnist, assistant sports editor, The Battalion Newspaper, College Station, Texas, 1977-1979; sports writer, The Orange (Texas) Leader, 1979-1981; manager, Bennigan's Restaurant, Dallas, College Station, 1981-1983; liquor wholesaler, Ben Bailey's Liquors, College Station, 1983; Corporate Counsel, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, since 1987.
People sometimes argue that involvement in political life involves getting our hands dirty, so is something Christians should avoid. But God is present in everything, including political institutions.
In a society where self-interest, acquisitiveness and individual happiness are often seen as the over-riding interests, the Church, and Christians within it, are called to witness meanings, values and purposes beyond ourselves.
Member area 2 Executive Committee Texas Special Olympics. Republican precinct delegate Nueces County, Tes. Member American Bar Association, Texas State Bar Association (young lawyers division), Corpus Christi Bar Association, Corpus Christi Texas A & M Club.
Married Anne Dickson Aydelott, March 7, 1987. Children: Kristin Price, Kayla Michella, William Joseph.