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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas |
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have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and |
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workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives |
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in the pandemic was Gerald Bedison, a dedicated and well-respected |
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employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed |
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away on November 16, 2020, at the age of 78; and |
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WHEREAS, Jerry Bedison served as a chaplain at the Neal Unit |
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in Amarillo, and he shared a rewarding family life with his wife, |
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Judy, and their 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 14 |
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great-grandchildren; during his leisure time, he enjoyed riding his |
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motorcycle as a member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association |
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and watching and collecting old movies; over the course of his more |
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than seven years with TDCJ, his steadfast care helped countless |
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individuals find hope and solace; and |
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WHEREAS, Jerry Bedison faithfully and ably performed his |
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duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal |
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Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all |
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who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Gerald Bedison and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends, |
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and colleagues; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jerry |
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Bedison. |
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Murr |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 35 was unanimously adopted by a rising |
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vote of the House on August 30, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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