Grayson Times

Representative Pat Fallon, serving Texas' 4th district in the U.S. Congress, shared several messages on his social media account this past week. Fallon, who replaced John Ratcliffe in 2021, regularly addresses both personal reflections and matters of national interest.

On April 18, 2025, Rep. Fallon took to his social media to extend a message of peace for Good Friday, a day observed by Christians worldwide commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. "Wishing all a peaceful and reflective Good Friday!" wrote Fallon.

The following day, on April 19, 2025, the Congressman acknowledged the historical significance of the day in a tweet reflecting on a foundational episode in American history. Fallon noted, "On April 19, 1775, the 'shot heard around the world' was fired in the opening volley of the battles of Lexington and Concord, igniting the Thirteen Colonies' fight for liberty and independence." He marked this moment as pivotal, as it led to the nation's quest for freedom, now 250 years in retrospect.

In a separate statement on the same day, Fallon expressed economic concerns in a tweet regarding potential tax increases. He remarked, "If President Trump's tax cuts aren't extended, families in Texas will face an average tax hike of $1,550." Fallon emphasized his commitment to averting what he considers could become "the largest tax hike in U.S. history," advocating for unity to maintain economic relief for families.

Rep. Fallon, born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, has served in various governmental roles including the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate, prior to his current position in Congress.