Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Wayne Purselley of Waco, Texas, who passed away on 29 February 2020. Wayne was born on 27 June 1932 in Loving, Texas, to Herman and Ida Purselley. He attended Texas A&M University and, upon graduation, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, ultimately serving for 22 years. He flew 6,000 hours as navigator and served as a missile launch officer before retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Wayne became a teacher and planetarium director for Richfield High School in Waco, where he wrote and taught the ``Christ Revealed in the Stars'' lecture series for many years. Wayne was a dedicated member of Highland Baptist Church for 45 years, where he served in both leadership and teaching roles. In addition to his many roles within the church community, Wayne served as the president of the local Military Officers Association of America chapter, as well as the chairman of the McLennan County Republican Club. Wayne served our community and country for many years, and his legacy will be forever woven into our American history. Wayne was a committed and faithful husband to his wife, Barbara; a loving father; a committed teacher; a mentor; a community servant; and a friend to many. My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Purselley family.…”