SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 399
In Memory
of
Cheryl Crain
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Cheryl Elise Crain of Round Rock, who passed away
on January 1, 2025, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of John William Reeves and Nellie Mae
Reeves, the former Cheryl Reeves was born in Fort Worth on May 28,
1946, and she grew up in a loving Christian home with the
companionship of two brothers, John and Gary; after graduating
from Arlington Heights High School, she earned her bachelor's
degree from Baylor University, becoming the first in her family
to graduate from college; and
WHEREAS, On November 3, 1967, she exchanged wedding vows
with Jim Crain, and the pair went on to share a rewarding marriage
that spanned 57 years; they were blessed with two daughters,
Cherisse and Celeste, and through the years, their treasured
family grew to include five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Crain began her career as a ninth-grade
English teacher with the Dallas Independent School District; in
1972, she joined her husband's accounting firm, where she was
employed for two and a half decades; she then returned to school,
and after receiving her master's degree from Dallas Baptist
University in 2005, she and Mr. Crain worked together to provide
biblical marriage counseling to couples around the world; and
WHEREAS, Active members of the International Mission Board
and e3 Partners Ministry, Mr. and Mrs. Crain took part in
numerous missions on five continents over the course of the past
quarter century; they also served as volunteer chaplains during
the 85th Legislature, where they offered prayers, encouragement,
and counseling to Capitol staffers and legislators; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Crain lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around her family and her faith, and she will long be
remembered with deep affection by all who knew her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Cheryl Elise
Crain and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:
to her husband, Jim Crain; to her daughters, Cherisse Smyser and
her husband, Craig, and Celeste Sodergren and her husband, Brad;
to her grandchildren, Lauryn Simons and her wife, Jessica, Jenna
Simons, Madeline Mather and her husband, Jake, Phoebe Smyser, and
Ben Smyser; to her brother, Gary Reeves, and his wife, Jo; to her
nieces, DeLynn Crawford and her husband, Ted, LuBeth Anderson and
her husband, Craig, Whitney Meadows and her husband, Kirk, and
Kimberley Wassenich and her husband, Eli; to her nephew, Robert
Speck, and his wife, Melinda; and to her 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Cheryl Crain.
Hughes, Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate