SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
In Memory
of
Andy McPherson
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the death of Andy Frank McPherson of New Boston
on May 31, 2023, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The son of Loren and Bernice McPherson,
Andy McPherson was born in Hooks on August 20, 1933; he grew up
with the companionship of 13 siblings, Loren, John, Floyd, Loyd,
William, Boyce, Jackie, Dorothy, Bessie, Edna, James, Jimmy, and
Clara; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. McPherson enjoyed
a rewarding career with Red River Army Depot before his
retirement; a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of Faith
Baptist Church in New Boston; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. McPherson benefited
from the love and support of his wife, the late Doris McPherson,
and he took great pride in his sons, Keith and Larry McPherson,
and in his daughter, Sherri Wagner, who preceded her father in
death; over the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his
family eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Andy McPherson lived a life that was rich in the
intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all
those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Andy Frank McPherson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
members of his family: to his sons, Keith McPherson and his wife,
Cindy, and Larry Wheeler McPherson; to his brothers, James G.
McPherson and Jimmy E. McPherson; to his sister, Clara Howeth; to
his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Andy McPherson.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate