82R26505 RYA-D
By: Pickett H.R. No. 1979
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, James Perry, a concerned and active citizen of El
Paso, has been a tireless booster for the Sun City; and
WHEREAS, Born in Odessa on February 8, 1940, James Perry
graduated from Odessa High School in 1959; after high school, he
enrolled in the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, where he
completed his studies in 1961; he is also an alumnus of Texas
Christian University, Class of 1965, and The University of Texas at
Austin, Class of 1973; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Perry moved to El Paso in 2006, and since that
time he has dedicated himself to promoting the city whenever
possible; he has touted the charms of El Paso to the mayors and city
councils of a number of Texas cities, as well as the City of Los
Angeles; as a token of goodwill, he presents each council member
with a Texas pin; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being an ambassador for El Paso, Mr.
Perry is also a world champion rodeo clown; he has become a fixture
at many parades and events, including the Brownsville Charro Days,
where he has donned his cowboy hat and costume to entertain
delighted crowds; he has also helped lift the spirits of many people
by visiting nursing homes and children's hospitals; and
WHEREAS, James Perry has demonstrated an admirable
enthusiasm and commitment to El Paso, and his efforts to promote his
fair city are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor James Perry for his contributions to El
Paso and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Perry as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.