81R4476 MG-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 177
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Ronald
Charles McPherson of Houston, who died on December 29, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of an abiding passion for politics,
Mr. McPherson was actively involved in the Harris County Democratic
Party, volunteering weekly for the organization and serving as
precinct judge and precinct chair for Precinct 380; he also held an
appointment to the Harris County Appraisal Review Board, and during
his time in California he served as a member of the Santa Clara
County Grand Jury and cofounded the county's Black Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, This caring gentleman was strong in his faith, and
he was a devoted husband to his wife, Shirley, with whom he shared a
rewarding union of nearly 50 years; Ronald McPherson was a true
blessing to all those who were fortunate enough to share in his love
and friendship, and he will long be remembered with great affection
and admiration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ronald Charles
McPherson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Shirley McPherson; to his children and their
spouses, Eric and Ruth McPherson, Derek and Connie McPherson, Kevin
and Dimati McPherson, and Shironda and Marcus Culpepper; to his
eight grandchildren and his great-grandchild; to his
mother-in-law, Ora Bailey; to his two brothers; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ronald
Charles McPherson.