H.R. No. 1835
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Luther Lee Ray, Sr., of
Marshall were deeply saddened by his passing on December 29, 2008,
at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 27, 1930, in Genoa, Arkansas,
"Pete" Ray exchanged vows with the former Jane Armstrong on July 1,
1952, at a ceremony held in Miller County, Arkansas; the couple
shared a fulfilling relationship and together welcomed five beloved
children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren into
their family; and
WHEREAS, A United States Army veteran and a pipefitter by
trade, Mr. Ray took an active role in the local pipefitters' unions
in Marshall, which he served twice as president, in Texarkana,
which he led as president for one term, and in Dallas; he was also
active in the Democratic Party; and
WHEREAS, Pete Ray leaves behind a legacy of service to his
family, his profession, and his community, and he will be greatly
missed by all those individuals who were fortunate enough to share
in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Luther Lee Ray, Sr.,
and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Jane Armstrong Ray; to his children, Deborah "Debbie" Dale
Ray, Trey Ray, and Linda Ray Simmons and her husband, Tony; to his
grandchildren, Greg and Chris Carter and Sonny, Clint, and J'Lyn
Simmons; to his great-grandchildren, Arlend Carter and Lanson,
Dalton, Trevor, and Rowdy Beau Simmons; to his brother and sister,
Obie Kindley and Bobbie Jean Wills; to his nephew, Mark Wayne
Powell; to his lifelong friend and coworker, Sherrell Love; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Luther Lee
Ray, Sr.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1835 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 14, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House