TITLE: In memory of Andy Frank McPherson.

SUMMARY: In memory of Andy Frank McPherson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the death of Andy Frank McPherson of New Boston on May 31, 2023, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, The son of Loren and Bernice McPherson, Andy McPherson was born in Hooks on August 20, 1933; he grew up with the companionship of 13 siblings, Loren, John, Floyd, Loyd, William, Boyce, Jackie, Dorothy, Bessie, Edna, James, Jimmy, and Clara; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. McPherson enjoyed a rewarding career with Red River Army Depot before his retirement; a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of Faith Baptist Church in New Boston; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. McPherson benefited from the love and support of his wife, the late Doris McPherson, and he took great pride in his sons, Keith and Larry McPherson, and in his daughter, Sherri Wagner, who preceded her father in death; over the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Andy McPherson lived a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Andy Frank McPherson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his sons, Keith McPherson and his wife, Cindy, and Larry Wheeler McPherson; to his brothers, James G. McPherson and Jimmy E. McPherson; to his sister, Clara Howeth; 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 Andy McPherson. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a rising vote.