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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their |
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memories of Samuel Lee Sherman, who passed away on January 13, 2019, |
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at the age of 77; and |
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WHEREAS, S. L. Sherman was born on April 8, 1941, in McNeil, |
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Arkansas, to John and Fannie Sherman, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of 10 siblings, Herman Lee, Willie, Marcell, Ozell, |
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Bernice, Sarah Nell, Salitha, Ollie, Dorthea Faye, and Ovell; and |
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WHEREAS, After graduating from McNeil High School, |
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Mr. Sherman moved to Sand Springs, Oklahoma, to attend trade school |
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for diesel mechanics; he then went on to enjoy a long and rewarding |
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career as the owner and operator of S&L Automotive Shop in San |
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Antonio, where he worked until his retirement; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Sherman was joined in matrimony to Hattie |
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Andrews, and their union was blessed with six beloved children, |
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Lynn and Earl Hutchinson and Richard, Samuel, Diannah, and Carl |
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Sherman; with the passing years, Mr. Sherman had the pleasure of |
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seeing his family grow to include numerous grandchildren and |
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great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Sherman was a member of |
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Rising Star Baptist Church in San Antonio, and later in life, he |
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joined the congregation at Mountain View Church of Christ; and |
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WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, S. L. Sherman |
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leaves behind many loved ones whose lives are far richer for having |
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known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in their |
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hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Samuel Lee Sherman |
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and extend sincere sympathy to those who mourn his passing; and, be |
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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 Samuel Lee |
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Sherman. |