H.R. No. 8
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Dumas lost an admired business and
civic leader with the passing of Thomas Roy Ferguson on June 17,
2023, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The son of James and Lucile Ferguson, Tom Ferguson
was born in Amarillo on March 20, 1941, and he grew up in Happy with
the companionship of his brother, Robert; after graduating from
high school, he attended Texas Tech University and earned a
bachelor's degree in industrial engineering; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ferguson went on to enjoy a long and rewarding
career in real estate; he started a company with his wife, Peggy
Ferguson, called Ad Rem Land Company, and they were involved in
several other business ventures as well that helped promote the
growth and prosperity of the city of Dumas and Moore County; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Ferguson gave
generously of his time and talents to numerous organizations,
including Meals on Wheels, the Sunray Lions Club, and the Dumas Noon
Lions Club; a former Boss Lion, he was a valued member of the Lions
Club for many years and attended countless events; he also served on
the Moore County Hospital District's board of directors and played
an important role in the hospital's advancement over the past
decade; in recognition of his myriad contributions, he received the
Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Citizen Award
in 2010 and its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Ferguson was devoted to his
family; he shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife, Peggy, that
spanned nearly four decades until her passing in 2021, and he was
the proud father of five children, Bud, Kim, Jaimie, Daniel, and
Aimie; affectionately known as "Papa Tom," he had the pleasure of
welcoming into his family 14 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren, and he delighted in planning reunions,
vacations, and holidays with his loved ones; in his leisure time, he
enjoyed going to Texas Tech football games and listening to classic
country music and old gospel hymns; in addition, he was a man of
devout faith and strong character, and he was known throughout
Moore County for his kindness and generosity; and
WHEREAS, Tom Ferguson lived a life that was rich in family,
friends, and community service, and he will forever be remembered
with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Thomas Roy Ferguson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
his family: to his children, Bud Martin and his wife, Brenda, Kim
Yearwood and her husband, Mark, Jaimie Wilson and her husband,
Matt, Dr. Daniel Ferguson and his wife, Jennifer, and Aimie
Ingersoll and her husband, Chad; to his grandchildren, Damon,
Tyler, Chelsea, Brad, Arila, Jacob, Emily, Jae, Troy, Benjamin,
Christian, Jayci, Jaz, and Lando; to his great-grandchildren; to
his brother, Robert Ferguson; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tom
Ferguson.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 8 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on July 13, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House