TITLE: In memory of Robert Bernard Berryman of Kerrville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Robert Bernard Berryman of Kerrville.

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WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the passing of Robert Bernard Berryman of Kerrville on January 7, 2021, at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, The son of PR and Maggie Berryman, Robert Berryman was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 8, 1928; he attended Decatur Boys High School and Young Harris College and served his country in both the Merchant Marine and the U.S. Air Force; and WHEREAS, Mr. Berryman was an avid collector of antique arms, leading to a career as an expert in the field; he owned three Atlanta businesses, Berryman's Sport Center, the Gun Room, and the Antique Armory; having purchased the remarkable Locke Collection, he compiled a book on the subject, and he collaborated with his dear friend, Charles Schreiner III, on another book, A Pictorial History of the Texas Rangers;he served on the board of the Former Texas Rangers Foundation and as president of the Texas Gun Collectors Association; in addition, he was a member of the American Society of Arms Collectors for nearly six decades, and he belonged to the Colt Collectors Association, the National Rifle Association, and the Antique Bowie Knife Association; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Berryman shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Dorothy Rains Berryman, and he was the father of two treasured daughters, Piper and Anita; he took great pride in his six grandchildren, Webb, Maggie, Will, Rob, Piper, and Annie, and in his four great-grandchildren, Banks, Briggs, Sims, and Teddy; and WHEREAS, Although Robert Berryman will be deeply missed, he has left his loved ones with many cherished memories, and he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Bernard Berryman and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Robert Bernard Berryman. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 289 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House