TITLE: In memory of the Reverend Perry Cameron Colston.

SUMMARY: In memory of the Reverend Perry Cameron Colston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of the Reverend Perry Cameron Colston on April 24, 2025, at the age of 67; and WHEREAS, The son of Victoria Jones and Nathaniel Colston Sr., Perry Colston was born in Nacogdoches on May 2, 1957; he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Nathaniel, Barbara, and Michael, and he devoted himself to his faith at an early age as a member of Iron Wheel Missionary Baptist Church; he graduated in 1975 from Nacogdoches High School, and his performance on the football team merited him a four-year scholarship to Texas Christian University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1979; and WHEREAS, While attending TCU, Reverend Colston met and married Stephanie Carter, and the couple became the proud parents of a daughter, Stacie; after that marriage ended, he wed Wanise Haywood in 1988, and they were blessed with a son, Cameron; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his treasured family grow to include a number of grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Reverend Colston received the call to ministry while in the early stages of his career in the pharmaceutical industry; he preached his first sermon in 1982, and he was later ordained by the Reverend Edwin G. Deese of Christ Fellowship Missionary Church; at the time of his passing, he was ministering under the leadership of Pastor Remus E. Wright of The Fountain of Praise in Houston; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his community, Perry Colston earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Reverend Perry Cameron Colston 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 Perry Colston. Simmons Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1107 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House