H.R. No. 151



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may help to comfort the family and 
friends of Dr. Charles A. Berry, Jr., of Grambling, Louisiana, who 
passed away on March 20, 2006, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Berry, son of the cofounder of Jarvis Christian 
College in Hawkins, earned his bachelor's degree from the school in 
1942, and went on to receive a master's in social work from Atlanta 
University and an Ed.D. in guidance and educational psychology from 
Indiana University; and
	WHEREAS, He had a distinguished career in higher education, 
serving as dean of the College of Education and professor at 
Grambling State University, dean of men and instructor of social 
science at Bishop College, director of Student Personnel and 
professor at Alcorn A&M University, coordinator of the Triple T 
Program at Texas Southern University, and visiting professor and 
research associate at the University of California; and
	WHEREAS, In 1980, Dr. Berry was named president of his alma 
mater, Jarvis Christian College; this much-admired leader 
contributed immeasurably to the development of the school, and 
during his eight-year tenure, he oversaw increased enrollment, 
expansion of the scholarship program, and numerous construction 
projects, including the J. N. Ervin Religion and Culture Center, 
two modern residence halls, and a 12-unit student/parent apartment 
complex; moreover, the college received full title to all assets 
held in trust, the ROTC program was established, and a joint program 
between Jarvis and St. John's University Law School was approved 
under his guidance; when he retired in 1988, he was named president 
emeritus of the college; and
	WHEREAS, A loving father, husband, and friend, Charles Berry 
will be deeply missed but his tireless devotion to the Jarvis 
community and the legacy of accomplishments that he leaves behind 
will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Dr. Charles A. Berry, Jr., and extend deepest sympathy to his 
family: to his wife, Sarah Berry; to his children, Charles Berry III 
and Monica Berry; to his sister, Lillian Berry Hester; and to his 
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. 
Charles A. Berry, Jr.

                                                                          Hughes


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 151 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 27, 2006.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House