Bill Text: TX SCR21 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: In memory of Edwin Elmer Perryman of Tyler.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-03-05 - Received from the Senate [SCR21 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-SCR21-Engrossed.html

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By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 21

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Edwin Elmer Perryman of Tyler, who passed away on
October 30, 2024, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Tyler, Edwin Perryman was
born on August 3, 1953, to Elmer and Reba Perryman, and he grew up
with the companionship of two sisters, Judy and Kerry; after
graduating from John Tyler High School in 1971, he embarked on a
rewarding 36-year career with Southwestern Bell and AT&T; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Perryman enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Sheryl, and they became the proud parents
of nine children, Paul, Robert, Joy, James, Laura, Daniel, Katie,
Mary, and Justin; with the passing years, they were blessed with
eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Perryman was a man of faith and an active member
of his church; he also took pleasure in spending time outdoors, bird
hunting, and gardening; and
WHEREAS, Although Edwin Perryman will be deeply missed, those
who were privileged to share in his love and friendship will forever
remember him with admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Edwin Elmer Perryman and extend
deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Sheryl;
to his children, Paul, Laura, Daniel, Katie, and Mary Perryman,
Robert Perryman and his wife, Jessie, Joy Lawson and her husband,
Richard, and James Perryman and his wife, Marianna; to his sisters,
Judy Nick and her husband, Jerry, and Kerry Crews and her husband,
Ray; to his 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 House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Edwin Perryman.