SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 602
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Randall Grooms Sr.
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
  those saddened by the passing of Randall Darrell Grooms Sr. of
  Tyler on April 25, 2025, at the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Cleo and Thelma Grooms, Randall Grooms
  was born in Brownwood on March 29, 1936, and he grew up on a farm
  in Bangs with the companionship of four siblings, Dwayne, Marcus,
  and his twin sisters, Marilyn and Carolyn; answering his nation's
  call to duty, he proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve,
  ultimately retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Grooms met the love of his life, the former
  Henrietta Hill, when he was a young boy; the couple shared a
  rewarding marriage spanning nearly seven decades, and they were
  blessed with three children, Randy, Tawnya, and Twila; through
  the years, their family grew to include six grandchildren,
  Clayton, Carter, Cullen, Connor, Drew, and Silas, and five
  great-grandchildren, Annie, Walker, Poppy Jo, Fraser, and
  Teddy; and
         WHEREAS, After attending Howard Payne University, Mr.
  Grooms earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from Texas
  Tech University, and he went on to complete a master's degree at
  the University of Kentucky and a doctoral degree at the
  University of Georgia, where he also taught; over the course of a
  long and fulfilling career as a beef cattle specialist with the
  Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
  at Overton, he traveled across the globe, sharing his knowledge
  and expertise; in addition, he served as superintendent of the
  Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest at the Fort Worth
  Stock Show & Rodeo for 30 years, and in 2017, the Texas A&M Beef
  Cattle Short Course was dedicated in his honor; and
         WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Mr. Grooms volunteered
  with the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, and he was actively
  involved in Green Acres Baptist Church, where he served as a
  Bible study fellowship leader; in his leisure hours, he found
  pleasure in fishing, traveling, and playing dominoes; known for
  his quick wit, he was always ready with a good one-liner or joke
  that could light up a room; and
         WHEREAS, Randall Grooms treasured the time he spent in the
  company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind
  will in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Randall Darrell
  Grooms Sr. and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Randall Grooms.
 
  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