1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 520 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Gary Pinkney Pearson, Jr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Houston in mourning the loss of Gary Pinkney Pearson, Jr., who 1-8 died March 22, 1997, at the age of 72; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born September 19, 1924, in Anderson, Texas, to the 1-10 late Gladys Fuqua Pearson and G. P. Pearson, Gary Pearson was a 1-11 resident of Houston for 45 years; he served with the United States 1-12 Navy in the South Pacific during World War II and was commended 1-13 for bravery on Iwo Jima; he attended Texas A&M University and 1-14 graduated from The University of Texas, where he earned a master 1-15 of arts degree; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson was dedicated to his work as a real 1-17 estate appraiser for the courts of Harris County; he also served 1-18 in the Texas Legislature for six years as a representative for 1-19 Grimes and Montgomery counties; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 1-21 Gary Pearson was respected for his many accomplishments and was 1-22 a leader in the Houston community; he was a member of the 1-23 Masonic Lodge; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-2 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-3 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 2-4 and 2-5 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Pearson was a member of 2-6 Saint John the Divine Episcopal Church; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Gary Pearson was a devoted husband, father, and 2-8 grandfather who lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves 2-9 behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family 2-10 and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-13 bereaved family of Gary Pinkney Pearson, Jr.: his wife of 43 2-14 years, Mary Bain Haralson Pearson; his sons and daughters-in-law, 2-15 Gary Pinkney Pearson III and Karen Pearson and James Haralson Pearson 2-16 and Gayle Pearson; his daughter, Mary Bain Pearson; his sisters, 2-17 Mrs. Earl Nichols and Mrs. John Moore; and his three grandchildren; 2-18 and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-20 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-21 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-22 in memory of Gary Pinkney Pearson, Jr. 2-23 Brown 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 2-26 I hereby certify that the above 2-27 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on April 16, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate