89R22966 CW-D
By: Dorazio H.R. No. 826
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alma Perez Jackson of San Antonio, an esteemed civic
leader and friend to many, passed away on March 17, 2025, at the age
of 71; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Victor and Juanita Perez, the former
Alma Romelia Perez was born in Laredo on December 24, 1953, and she
grew up in San Antonio with seven siblings, Hector, Marie,
Rosalinda, Jane, Victor, Robert, and Raymond; she graduated from
The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jackson was a distinguished figure in the Texas
GOP, earning a reputation for her passionate service, mentorship,
and commitment to conservative principles; in 2018, she began a
two-year tenure as vice chair of the Republican Party of Texas; in
that role, she advocated for rebranding the GOP moniker of "Grand
Old Party" to the "Greater Opportunity Party," and she traveled
across the state to meet with Republican leaders; a precinct chair
in her neighborhood, she served as an election judge for more than a
decade, chaired the Bexar County Republican Party Precinct
Organization Committee, and was a State Republican Executive
Committee member for Senate District 26; she also led the Juan
Seguin Society as president, taught civics classes, and served as a
prayer leader in Bexar County Republican circles, and she belonged
to a number of Republican women's organizations as well; in
recognition of her contributions, she was honored with a Volunteer
of the Year Award by the state Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Jackson enjoyed the love
and support of her husband of 43 years, the late Chris Jackson; she
was a devoted mother to their children, Tony, Cathy, and Kelly, and
she took great pride in her 12 grandchildren; gracious, generous,
and kind, she delighted in hosting events at her home; her life was
further enriched by her strong faith; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her family and her community,
Alma Jackson made a meaningful difference in the lives of her loved
ones and fellow citizens alike, and her exceptional contributions
will continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alma Perez Jackson
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, Tony Castillo and his wife, Cindy, Cathy Yarbrough and
her husband, Sean, and Kelly Tyson and her husband, Ryan; to her
grandchildren, Ryan, Toni Rae, Joel, Sam, Arick, Kenady, Matthew,
Chloe, Brenner, Kyla, Jessa, and Jonathon; to her siblings, Marie
Rivas, Rosalinda Gallegos, Jane DeLeon, Victor Perez Jr., Robert
Perez, and Raymond Perez; and to her many other relatives and
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 Alma
Jackson.