H.R. No. 8
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Dumas lost an admired business and
  civic leader with the passing of Thomas Roy Ferguson on June 17,
  2023, at the age of 82; and
         WHEREAS, The son of James and Lucile Ferguson, Tom Ferguson
  was born in Amarillo on March 20, 1941, and he grew up in Happy with
  the companionship of his brother, Robert; after graduating from
  high school, he attended Texas Tech University and earned a
  bachelor's degree in industrial engineering; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Ferguson went on to enjoy a long and rewarding
  career in real estate; he started a company with his wife, Peggy
  Ferguson, called Ad Rem Land Company, and they were involved in
  several other business ventures as well that helped promote the
  growth and prosperity of the city of Dumas and Moore County; and
         WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Ferguson gave
  generously of his time and talents to numerous organizations,
  including Meals on Wheels, the Sunray Lions Club, and the Dumas Noon
  Lions Club; a former Boss Lion, he was a valued member of the Lions
  Club for many years and attended countless events; he also served on
  the Moore County Hospital District's board of directors and played
  an important role in the hospital's advancement over the past
  decade; in recognition of his myriad contributions, he received the
  Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Citizen Award
  in 2010 and its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Ferguson was devoted to his
  family; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Peggy, that
  spanned nearly four decades until her passing in 2021, and he was
  the proud father of five children, Bud, Kim, Jaimie, Daniel, and
  Aimie; affectionately known as "Papa Tom," he had the pleasure of
  welcoming into his family 14 grandchildren and 16
  great-grandchildren, and he delighted in planning reunions,
  vacations, and holidays with his loved ones; in his leisure time, he
  enjoyed going to Texas Tech football games and listening to classic
  country music and old gospel hymns; in addition, he was a man of
  devout faith and strong character, and he was known throughout
  Moore County for his kindness and generosity; and
         WHEREAS, Tom Ferguson lived a life that was rich in family,
  friends, and community service, and he will forever be remembered
  with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Thomas Roy Ferguson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
  his family: to his children, Bud Martin and his wife, Brenda, Kim
  Yearwood and her husband, Mark, Jaimie Wilson and her husband,
  Matt, Dr. Daniel Ferguson and his wife, Jennifer, and Aimie
  Ingersoll and her husband, Chad; to his grandchildren, Damon,
  Tyler, Chelsea, Brad, Arila, Jacob, Emily, Jae, Troy, Benjamin,
  Christian, Jayci, Jaz, and Lando; to his great-grandchildren; to
  his brother, Robert Ferguson; and to his other relatives and
  friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tom
  Ferguson.
 
  Price
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 8 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on July 13, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House