82R29828 BPG-D
By: Isaac H.R. No. 2254
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, June 12, 2011, marks the 40th wedding anniversary of
State Representative Paul Workman and his wife, Sherry, and this
joyous event provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their
memorable journey together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Paul Daniel Workman and the former Sherry Willene
Cleveland were joined in matrimony in 1971, at a ceremony held at
Annaville Baptist Church in Corpus Christi; through the years, they
have been blessed with a treasured family that includes two
children, Kyle Daniel Workman and Paula Willene Workman White, as
well as six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Both members of Calallen High School Class of 1969,
the partners in life worked side by side at Texas A&M University,
graduating in 1973; Representative Workman joined Workman
Construction Company, and in 1991 he established Workman Commercial
Construction Services, now a statewide construction company;
elected to represent House District 47 in 2010, he is currently
serving his first term in public office; Mrs. Workman began her long
career in childhood development as a kindergarten teacher and
child-care center owner; after moving to Austin, she developed a
credentialing program for child-care directors in Texas and
Alabama, and she served as director of the Child Development Branch
of the YMCA; since 2000, she has served as executive director and
CEO of the National Association for Child Care Professionals; the
couple attend Pedernales River Fellowship; and
WHEREAS, The four decades of marriage that Paul and Sherry
Workman have shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love
and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all
who know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Representative Paul Workman and
Sherry Workman on the occasion of their 40th anniversary and extend
to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Workmans as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.