SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 601
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Robert Berryhill
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
  memories of Robert Gerald Berryhill of Gilmer, who passed away on
  April 21, 2025, at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Rufus and Maudina Berryhill, Bob
  Berryhill was born in Corsicana on December 2, 1945, and he grew
  up with the companionship of two brothers, Ronald and James; he
  graduated from W. W. Samuel High School in 1964 and later earned
  associate's degrees from Kilgore College; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Berryhill served in the United States Air
  Force from 1965 to 1969; after returning to civilian life, he
  embarked on a rewarding career with Southwestern Bell and
  eventually retired in 2008; and
         WHEREAS, On September 19, 1969, Mr. Berryhill married
  Jacquelyn Guinn, and two years later, the couple settled in
  Longview, where they built their family home and raised horses;
  they became the parents of two children, Kimberly and David, and
  with the passing years, their family grew to include seven
  grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a man of strong
  faith, Mr. Berryhill taught a college Sunday school class at
  Calvary Baptist Church for many years alongside his wife, and he
  also served the congregation as a deacon; a master storyteller,
  he loved spending time with family and friends; and
         WHEREAS, Although Bob Berryhill is deeply missed, those
  who held him dear will forever remember the warmth and generosity
  that he brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Gerald
  Berryhill and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
  family: to his wife, Jacquelyn Guinn Berryhill; to his brother,
  James Berryhill, and his wife, Jeannie; to his children,
  Kimberly Anderson and her husband, David, and David Berryhill
  and his wife, Eve; to his grandchildren, Ethan, Ivar, and Asher
  Anderson, Benjamin, Elise, and Alaina Berryhill, and Ilse
  Huitema and her husband, Ricky; to his great-grandchildren,
  Gideon and Celia Huitema; and to his other relatives and many
  friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Bob Berryhill.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate