89R22971 TBO-D
By: Turner H.R. No. 805
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss
with the tragic passing of Erma Adeyemo of Arlington on March 31,
2025, at the age of 63; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Mama Erma" to her loved
ones and community, Ms. Adeyemo served as a special education
teacher in the Arlington Independent School District for more than
two decades, and during the summers, she helped with the district's
food program; following her retirement, she worked with cancer
patients undergoing therapy at Texas Oncology; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Ms. Adeyemo was an active
member of Word of Peace International Ministry Church in Grand
Prairie, where she sang in the choir and participated in the altar
ministry and other groups; she also led the church's hospitality
team and food pantry; in addition, she volunteered with Special
Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Adeyemo was the proud mother of three daughters,
and she had the pleasure of seeing her treasured family grow to
include nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature and a joyous
zest for life, Erma Adeyemo brightened the world for all who knew
her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Erma Adeyemo and
extend sincere condolences to her relatives and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Erma
Adeyemo.