H.R. No. 37
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Billy Howard Sherrill of Nacogdoches on July 16, 2023, at
the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 4, 1932, in Batesville, Arkansas, to
Thomas Howard and Grace Martelia Aldridge Sherrill, Bill Sherrill
grew up with the companionship of a sister, Margaret; he attended
Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas, through high school, and he
went on to earn a degree in physical education from Harding College;
over the course of a varied career, he taught school, coached, ran a
mail route, and served as a pilot for a number of physicians in the
Fort Smith, Arkansas, area; he also received a master's degree in
counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University on his way to
becoming a licensed professional counselor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sherrill's strong faith led him to pursue his
calling as an ordained minister for the Church of Christ; he began
preaching full time in Alma and Fort Smith, Arkansas, before
serving as the pulpit minister for the North Street Church of Christ
in Nacogdoches from 1965 to 1998 and subsequently as the church's
family minister until the time of his passing; he was deeply
committed to his congregation, and he set an inspiring example for
others through his compassionate words and deeds; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Sherrill enjoyed the
support of the love of his life, Mary "Scotty" Sherrill, with whom
he shared an extraordinary 70 years of marriage; the couple were
blessed with 4 children, Terri, Mark, Kathy, and Hattie, as well as
13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; he relished such
activities as flying, sailing, motorcycling, go-cart racing, and
being out in nature, and he was known as an excellent storyteller
through writing, song, and the spoken word; and
WHEREAS, Bill Sherrill was beloved for his warmth and
kindness, his unwavering faith, and his spirit of adventure, and he
will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of those he leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Billy Howard Sherrill and extend sincere sympathy to his family 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill
Sherrill.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 37 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House