SR219 - In memory of Dennis Watters III of Willow Park.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 219       In Memory   of   Dennis Watters III            WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and   meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and   friends of Dennis Watters III of Willow Park, who passed away on   February 16, 2025, at the age of 81; and          WHEREAS, Dennis Watters was born in Fort Worth on   December 17, 1943, and he spent much of his childhood in Lajitas   and the Big Bend area with his grandparents; he attended Sul Ross   State University on a bull riding scholarship and studied   geology; answering his nation's call to duty, he served for a   total of 28 years in the U.S. Army Reserve and the National Guard   and was deployed to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, during Operation   Desert Storm; and          WHEREAS, While living in Fort Worth, Mr. Watters met his   future wife, Sherry; the couple exchanged wedding vows on   December 15, 1972, and they shared a rewarding marriage that   spanned more than five decades; they raised two children, John   and Michelle, and later welcomed a granddaughter into their   family; Mr. Watters gave generously of his time to Westridge   Baptist Church in Fort Worth, where he led Sunday school classes   and provided assistance to the church youth group; in 1987, he   and his family moved to Weatherford and became members of Peaster   Baptist Church; Mr. Watters also served that congregation, and   most recently, he attended Willow Park Baptist Church; and          WHEREAS, In his later years, Mr. Watters discovered a   passion for motorcycles; he belonged to the Koinonia Riders in   Weatherford, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists   Association, and he enjoyed riding through the Texas Hill   Country; and          WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this   esteemed man's love and friendship will always remember him with   great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dennis Watters III   and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to   his wife, Sherry Watters; to his children, John David and   Michelle Leigh; to his granddaughter, Taylor Paige; 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 Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Dennis Watters.     King                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 6, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate