SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 94
In Memory
of
John Weldon Berry Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of John Weldon Berry Sr., who died
January 18, 2019, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, John Berry was born to Annie Glover Jones and John
Jones on August 10, 1940, in Tyler, Texas; he graduated from
James Madison High School in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, John attended Prairie View A&M University, where
he served as president of his 1962 graduating class and earned a
bachelor of science degree in business administration; he
continued his higher education studies at East Texas State
University and earned a master's degree; in 1968, he joined the
Theta Alpha chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated,
and he was an active member who worked with the Omega Youth group
for several years; in 2018, he was recognized as the 81st Grand
Conclave for his 50 years of devotion to the fraternity; and
WHEREAS, John worked for 38 years as a professor at El
Centro College, and he was honored on numerous occasions for his
dedication to the teaching profession and to his community; in
2006, he was awarded the Miles Production Company Outstanding
Faculty Award for his excellence as a teacher with the Dallas
County Community College District; and
WHEREAS, A loving family man, John shared 55 years of
marriage with Deralyn Gregory Berry, and they were blessed with
two children; he cherished his grandchildren and held dear the
bonds he shared with many of his extended family members; and
WHEREAS, John Berry was a faithful member of Saint John
Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas for more than 50 years, and
he served the congregation as a deacon, Sunday school teacher,
and choir member; he was a trusted mentor and friend to many, and
he will long be remembered with respect and admiration by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of John Weldon Berry Sr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of John Berry.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 30, 2019, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate