Bill Text: TX SR682 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Bob Perry.
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-16 - Printed in full [SR682 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR682-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Bob Perry | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
| citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Bob Perry, who died | ||
| April 13, 2013, at the age of 80; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Bob Perry was born October 30, 1932, in Bosque | ||
| County; he earned a degree from Baylor University and taught high | ||
| school history before entering the construction and homebuilding | ||
| business; he founded Perry Homes in 1968; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Perry was a well-known philanthropist who | ||
| donated generously to such causes as caring for orphans in South | ||
| and Central America, including the Casa Hogar orphanage in | ||
| Matamoros; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was a major donor to conservative political | ||
| candidates, campaigns, and political action committees; between | ||
| 2000 and 2010 alone, he gave some $66 million to groups in Texas | ||
| and across the nation, notably Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the | ||
| Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the Economic Freedom Fund, | ||
| American Crossroads, and Restore Our Future; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A man of courage and unshakable principles, he | ||
| gave generously to others, and his unfailing civility, his | ||
| commitment to conservative causes, and his enthusiasm for living | ||
| each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves | ||
| behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and | ||
| friends; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Bob Perry; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
| Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
| memory of Bob Perry. | ||
| Taylor, Lucio, Patrick | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on April 16, 2013, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
