SR601 - In memory of Robert Gerald Berryhill of Gilmer.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 601       In Memory   of   Robert Berryhill            WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their   memories of Robert Gerald Berryhill of Gilmer, who passed away on   April 21, 2025, at the age of 79; and          WHEREAS, The son of Rufus and Maudina Berryhill, Bob   Berryhill was born in Corsicana on December 2, 1945, and he grew   up with the companionship of two brothers, Ronald and James; he   graduated from W. W. Samuel High School in 1964 and later earned   associate's degrees from Kilgore College; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Berryhill served in the United States Air   Force from 1965 to 1969; after returning to civilian life, he   embarked on a rewarding career with Southwestern Bell and   eventually retired in 2008; and          WHEREAS, On September 19, 1969, Mr. Berryhill married   Jacquelyn Guinn, and two years later, the couple settled in   Longview, where they built their family home and raised horses;   they became the parents of two children, Kimberly and David, and   with the passing years, their family grew to include seven   grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a man of strong   faith, Mr. Berryhill taught a college Sunday school class at   Calvary Baptist Church for many years alongside his wife, and he   also served the congregation as a deacon; a master storyteller,   he loved spending time with family and friends; and          WHEREAS, Although Bob Berryhill is deeply missed, those   who held him dear will forever remember the warmth and generosity   that he brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Gerald   Berryhill and extend sincere condolences to the members of his   family: to his wife, Jacquelyn Guinn Berryhill; to his brother,   James Berryhill, and his wife, Jeannie; to his children,   Kimberly Anderson and her husband, David, and David Berryhill   and his wife, Eve; to his grandchildren, Ethan, Ivar, and Asher   Anderson, Benjamin, Elise, and Alaina Berryhill, and Ilse   Huitema and her husband, Ricky; to his great-grandchildren,   Gideon and Celia Huitema; and to his other relatives and many   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 Bob Berryhill.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate