By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 4
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Billy Ray Herring of Quitman on June 18, 2021, at the age
of 82; and
WHEREAS, A Quitman native, Bill Herring was born on March 6,
1939, to Tobie and Lois Herring; he graduated from Quitman High
School in 1957, and he went on to attend Tyler Junior College; and
WHEREAS, After serving in the engineering department at the
Murray Gin Company in Dallas, Mr. Herring embarked on a 35-year
career with the U.S. Postal Service; he also worked as a rancher,
and in his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, drag racing,
and playing basketball; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Herring benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Jane, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned nearly six decades; he took great pride in
their children, Susan and John, and with the passing years, he had
the pleasure of welcoming into his family three grandchildren,
Tobie, Elizabeth, and Millie; and
WHEREAS, A caring and hardworking man, Bill Herring will be
deeply missed, and those who held him dear will forever remember the
warmth and kindness he brought into their lives; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas,
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Ray
Herring and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Jane Herring; to his children, Susan Phillips
and John Herring and his wife, Lindsey; to his grandchildren, Tobie
Herring, Elizabeth Herring, and Millie Jordan; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Bill Herring.