SR146 - In memory of John Lee Ussery of Gladewater.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146       In Memory   of   John Ussery            WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close on   December 5, 2024, with the passing of John Lee Ussery of   Gladewater at the age of 63; and          WHEREAS, The son of Billy Van Ussery and Marilyn LeGrace   Williams Ussery, John Ussery was born on December 6, 1960, in   Gladewater, where he grew up with the companionship of a sister,   Carla; after graduating from Gladewater High School in 1979, he   earned his associate's degree from Kilgore College and his   bachelor's degree from Baylor University; a talented musician   from an early age, he played trumpet and piano throughout his   time in school, and he wrote many compositions; and          WHEREAS, On June 15, 2002, Mr. Ussery exchanged vows with   the love of his life, the former Carol Lee Banks, and the couple   went on to share a rewarding marriage that spanned more than two   decades; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Ussery enjoyed a fulfilling career working as   a certified public accountant and as a real estate broker; active   in his community, he served as treasurer of the Republican Party   of Upshur County, as chair of Precinct 16, and as a member of the   Gladewater City Council; a man of faith, he was a congregant of   First Baptist Church Tyler, where he taught Sunday school for   nearly 40 years; above all else, he cherished time spent with his   loved ones; and          WHEREAS, While the passing of John Ussery brings great sadness   to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that will long be   treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Lee Ussery   and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his   wife, Carol Ussery; to his mother, Marilyn Ussery; to his sister,   Carla Haley, and her husband, Tommy; to his niece and nephew,   Payton Lee Haley and Parker William Haley; to his stepsons, Alan   Wood and his wife, Anne, and their children, Caleb, Daniel,   Caroline, and Julieanne, and Michael Wood and his wife, Danielle,   and their children, Otis and Pearl; and to his many other   relatives and friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of John Ussery.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 26, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate