TITLE: In memory of Wheeler County Judge Jerry Dan Hefley.

SUMMARY: In memory of Wheeler County Judge Jerry Dan Hefley.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The citizens of Wheeler County lost an esteemed civic leader with the death of Judge Jerry Dan Hefley on May 6, 2021, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, The son of Dan and Willie Hefley, Jerry Hefley was born in Wheeler on November 6, 1943, and he grew up with the companionship of six siblings; and WHEREAS, In 1985, Mr. Hefley began working as the Wheeler County tax assessor-collector, and 14 years later, he became the county judge; highly dedicated to his community, he was an avid supporter of the county fire departments and emergency medical services; in addition, he was involved in Wheeler County 4-H, and he was instrumental in establishing the 4-H Shooting Sports Complex in Shamrock; a man of deep faith, he was a valued congregant of the Church of Christ-Wheeler Area; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Hefley benefited from the love and support of his wife, Carolyn, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than four and a half decades; he took great pride in their sons, Justin and Kendall, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family three grandchildren, Olivia, Jaylee, and Avery; in his leisure time, he liked fishing and cheering on local sports teams, and he also enjoyed cattle ranching; and WHEREAS, Judge Jerry Hefley was a devoted family man and a significant asset to his community, and his commitment to his loved ones and to Wheeler County will be remembered and admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Jerry Dan Hefley and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Carolyn Hefley; to his sons, Justin Hefley and his wife, Mireille, and Kendall Hefley and his wife, Christian; to his sister, Mary Helen Kelley; to his grandchildren, Olivia, Jaylee, and Avery Hefley; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jerry Hefley. Spiller Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1247 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House