SR289 - In memory of Reginald Garrett of Tyler.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 289       In Memory   of   Reginald Garrett            WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew   to a close with the death of Brother Reginald Garrett of Tyler on   January 17, 2025, at the age of 75; and          WHEREAS, Born in Longview on September 19, 1949, Reginald   Garrett was the son of David and Callie Garrett and grew up with the   companionship of three siblings, Clemogene, Hattie, and David;   while attending Mary C. Womack High School, he starred on the   football team and participated in marching band and school plays;   after graduating in 1967, he went on to receive bachelor's and   master's degrees from Prairie View A&M University, where he became   a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.; in addition to his pastoral   duties, he worked for Ford Motor Company, ARCO Oil & Gas, the UT   Health Center, and Trinity Mother Frances Health System; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett earned a doctorate from Mt. Hope   College and Theological Seminary and a degree from Commonwealth   Institute of Funeral Service; in 1986, he became senior pastor at   St. James CME Church, and in 2002, he founded New Days Community   Church; he dedicated over five decades of his life to the   pastorate, and he was a source of spiritual guidance to many   people; he also benefited the wider community by serving on the   Tyler City Council and as mayor pro tem and further gave of his time   and talents to PATH, Hospice of East Texas, the American Red Cross,   the East Texas Communities Foundation, and the Half Cent Sales Tax   committee; moreover, he was appointed by Governor Ann Richards to   the Texas Board on Aging; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Brother Garrett benefited   from the love and support of his wife, Loreita; he was the proud   father of four children, Reginald, Brian, Regina, and Kevin, and   with the passing years, his cherished family grew to include nine   grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, The life of Reginald Garrett stands as an   inspiring example of service to others, and his contributions   will long resonate in the Tyler community; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brother Reginald   Garrett and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:   to his wife, Loreita Garrett; to his sons, Reginald Garrett II   and his wife, Carla, and Brian Garrett Sr. and his wife, Talonda;   to his daughter, Regina Lomax; to his sisters, Clemogene Garrett   Wilson and her husband, Curtis, and Hattie Garrett Newhouse and   her husband, Lucious; to his grandchildren and   great-grandchildren; and to his 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 Reginald Garrett.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 18, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate