By: Turner S.R. No. 104 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Mike M. Perrone 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Bryan in mourning the loss of Mike M. Perrone who died 1-7 tragically in an automobile accident three miles from his home on 1-8 January 14, 1992; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A lifetime resident of Brazos County, 1-10 Mike Perrone was born in Steele's Store on February 8, 1922, 1-11 to Johanna Depuma Perrone and John M. Perrone, Sr.; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mike Perrone was married to Mary G. Restivo on 1-13 January 19, 1947, and together they built their first home in 1-14 Steele's Store; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Perrone was a well-known, highly respected, 1-16 and successful cotton farmer, rancher, and businessman; and 1-17 WHEREAS, While an active member of the Future Farmers of 1-18 America, he was awarded the American Farmer Award in 1939; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Patriotic and a leader in the community, 1-20 Mike Perrone served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States 1-21 Army Air Corps in the Pacific during World War II, and he was a 1-22 member of the American Legion Post Number 159 and Veterans of 1-23 Foreign Wars Post Number 4692; and 2-1 WHEREAS, He attended Texas A&M University and 2-2 The University of Texas, and his appreciation of education 2-3 inspired him to send all of his children to college; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A man of integrity and generosity, he gave 2-5 unselfishly of his time to others, and his life brought unity 2-6 to those who knew him; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Mike Perrone had a vibrant personality and a 2-8 contagious smile, and throughout his life he was a source of 2-9 strength to many; and 2-10 WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, he was a member of the 2-11 Monsignor Gleissner Council of the Knights of Columbus Number 2-12 1834 and Ministry of Praise at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church; 2-13 and 2-14 WHEREAS, His wisdom, warm spirit, and valued counsel 2-15 will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Mike Perrone was a devoted husband, father, and 2-17 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be forever 2-18 treasured by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-21 family of Mike M. Perrone: his wife, Mary Restivo Perrone; his sons, 2-22 Mike M. Perrone III, Andy Perrone, and Tommy Perrone; his daughters, 2-23 Dianna Cook, Niky Mauro, Marilyn Bowen, and Judy McCrady; and his 2-24 15 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-25 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-1 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 3-2 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 3-3 it do so in memory of Mike M. Perrone. 3-4 _____________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the 3-7 above Resolution was adopted by 3-8 the Senate on February 8, 1993, 3-9 by a rising vote. 3-10 _____________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 _____________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate