HR826 - In memory of Alma Perez Jackson of San Antonio.

      H.R. No. 826       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Alma Perez Jackson of San Antonio, an esteemed civic   leader and friend to many, passed away on March 17, 2025, at the age   of 71; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of Victor and Juanita Perez, the former   Alma Romelia Perez was born in Laredo on December 24, 1953, and she   grew up in San Antonio with seven siblings, Hector, Marie,   Rosalinda, Jane, Victor, Robert, and Raymond; she graduated from   The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2005; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Jackson was a distinguished figure in the Texas   GOP, earning a reputation for her passionate service, mentorship,   and commitment to conservative principles; in 2018, she began a   two-year tenure as vice chair of the Republican Party of Texas; in   that role, she advocated for rebranding the GOP moniker of "Grand   Old Party" to the "Greater Opportunity Party," and she traveled   across the state to meet with Republican leaders; a precinct chair   in her neighborhood, she served as an election judge for more than a   decade, chaired the Bexar County Republican Party Precinct   Organization Committee, and was a State Republican Executive   Committee member for Senate District 26; she also led the Juan   Seguin Society as president, taught civics classes, and served as a   prayer leader in Bexar County Republican circles, and she belonged   to a number of Republican women's organizations as well; in   recognition of her contributions, she was honored with a Volunteer   of the Year Award by the state Republican Party; and          WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Jackson enjoyed the love   and support of her husband of 43 years, the late Chris Jackson; she   was a devoted mother to their children, Tony, Cathy, and Kelly, and   she took great pride in her 12 grandchildren; gracious, generous,   and kind, she delighted in hosting events at her home; her life was   further enriched by her strong faith; and          WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her family and her community,   Alma Jackson made a meaningful difference in the lives of her loved   ones and fellow citizens alike, and her exceptional contributions   will continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alma Perez Jackson   and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her   children, Tony Castillo and his wife, Cindy, Cathy Yarbrough and   her husband, Sean, and Kelly Tyson and her husband, Ryan; to her   grandchildren, Ryan, Toni Rae, Joel, Sam, Arick, Kenady, Matthew,   Chloe, Brenner, Kyla, Jessa, and Jonathon; to her siblings, Marie   Rivas, Rosalinda Gallegos, Jane DeLeon, Victor Perez Jr., Robert   Perez, and Raymond Perez; and to her many other relatives and   friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alma   Jackson.     Dorazio     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 826 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House