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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 682
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In Memory |
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Bob Perry |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Bob Perry, who died |
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April 13, 2013, at the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, Bob Perry was born October 30, 1932, in Bosque |
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County; he earned a degree from Baylor University and taught high |
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school history before entering the construction and homebuilding |
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business; he founded Perry Homes in 1968; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Perry was a well-known philanthropist who |
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donated generously to such causes as caring for orphans in South |
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and Central America, including the Casa Hogar orphanage in |
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Matamoros; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a major donor to conservative political |
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candidates, campaigns, and political action committees; between |
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2000 and 2010 alone, he gave some $66 million to groups in Texas |
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and across the nation, notably Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the |
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Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the Economic Freedom Fund, |
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American Crossroads, and Restore Our Future; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage and unshakable principles, he |
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gave generously to others, and his unfailing civility, his |
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commitment to conservative causes, and his enthusiasm for living |
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each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves |
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behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and |
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friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Bob Perry; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Bob Perry. |
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Taylor, Lucio, Patrick |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 16, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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