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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Jerry L. Hickman on August 28, 2022, at the age of 79; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Charles and Margaret "Scottie" Hickman, |
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Jerry Hickman was born on October 7, 1942, in Dallas and grew up |
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sharing in the companionship of three siblings, Becky, Charles, and |
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Mikey; he graduated from Roswell High School in 1961 and went on to |
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earn a bachelor's degree in sociology from Midwestern State |
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University, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa; a veteran of |
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the U.S. Navy, he was stationed on the USS Bonhomme Richard aircraft |
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carrier; and |
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WHEREAS, After earning a master's degree in sociology from |
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Texas Tech University, Mr. Hickman started his career at the Texas |
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Rehabilitation Commission as a counselor, and he went on to become a |
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regional director, a position he held until retirement; he received |
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recognition as an outstanding manager of the local TRC office; he |
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also participated in numerous YMCA programs and helped |
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underprivileged children and children with disabilities through |
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the YMCA Office of Economic Opportunity; in his leisure time, he |
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enjoyed running, hiking, and playing racquetball and golf; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hickman took great pride in his daughter, |
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Shanna, and with the passing years, he had the privilege of seeing |
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his family grow to include a beloved granddaughter, Emma; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his loyalty, his honesty, and his |
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dedication to helping others, Jerry Hickman touched countless lives |
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during his journey on this earth, and he will forever be remembered |
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with admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jerry L. Hickman and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be it |
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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 Jerry |
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Hickman. |