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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 377
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In Memory |
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of |
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J. Fred Perry |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Brownwood in mourning the loss of J. Fred Perry, who |
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died December 27, 2016, at the age of 86; and |
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WHEREAS, J. Fred Perry was an exemplary civic leader and |
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businessman who played a vital role in the growth and prosperity |
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of his community; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Perry grew up on a farm near Bangs and was a |
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graduate of Bangs High School; he earned a degree from Daniel |
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Baker College and served the nation with distinction in the |
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United States Air Force; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a cofounder of PF&E Oil Company, which |
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began as a small wholesaler and retailer of petroleum products |
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and grew to become one of the area's leading companies and to |
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operate the successful Food Plaza convenience stores; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Perry was active in a range of civic |
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organizations and received numerous awards for his contributions |
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to the community; a socially private, yet devout Christian who |
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practiced his faith in his daily life, he was a member of Austin |
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Avenue Church of Christ; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by his family and countless |
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friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of J. Fred Perry; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of J. Fred Perry. |
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Buckingham |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 6, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |