TITLE: In memory of Billy Ray Herring.

SUMMARY: In memory of Billy Ray Herring.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Billy Ray Herring of Quitman on June 18, 2021, at the age of 82; and WHEREAS, A Quitman native, Bill Herring was born on March 6, 1939, to Tobie and Lois Herring; he graduated from Quitman High School in 1957, and he went on to attend Tyler Junior College; and WHEREAS, After serving in the engineering department at the Murray Gin Company in Dallas, Mr. Herring embarked on a 35-year career with the U.S. Postal Service; he also worked as a rancher, and in his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, drag racing, and playing basketball; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Herring benefited from the love and support of his wife, Jane, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six decades; he took great pride in their children, Susan and John, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family three grandchildren, Tobie, Elizabeth, and Millie; and WHEREAS, A caring and hardworking man, Bill Herring will be deeply missed, and those who held him dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness he brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Ray Herring and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Jane Herring; to his children, Susan Phillips and John Herring and his wife, Lindsey; to his grandchildren, Tobie Herring, Elizabeth Herring, and Millie Jordan; 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 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Bill Herring. President of the Senate Speaker of the House President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the Senate on October 15, 2021, by a rising vote. Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the House on October 18, 2021, by a rising vote. Chief Clerk of the House Approved: Date Governor