H.R. No. 2788
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, There are no words that can diminish the pain caused
by a young life cut short, but all those who shared in the love and
friendship of Connor James Lyons of Amarillo treasure their
memories of this special young man, who died on May 8, 2011, at the
age of 19; and
WHEREAS, The son of Rosario and Bill Lyons, Mr. Lyons was born
in Amarillo on July 16, 1991; he was raised in Amarillo and Bushland
and attended Tascosa High School and Amarillo College; a tremendous
soccer fan, he began playing with the Amarillo Soccer Association
and High Plains Drifters after his fourth birthday; he joined the
Tascosa Rebels soccer team as a high school freshman, started at
central midfield as a junior, and was named captain his senior year;
in addition, he played indoor soccer with Kids, Inc., for many
seasons; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lyons was such a determined competitor that he
once played a club match with a broken foot; after he began cancer
treatments, he continued to attend every match he could;
compassionate and wise beyond his years, he volunteered at Camp
Alphie assisting children with cancer, and he was a lifelong member
of Faith Baptist Church; his strong character and upbeat
personality endeared him to a host of friends; and
WHEREAS, Although his time with us was far too brief, Connor
Lyons brought great joy into the lives of innumerable people, and
his faith and devotion will remain a source of profound inspiration
to those he has left behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Connor James Lyons
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
parents, Bill and Rosario Lyons; to his sister, Chriselda Reyes; to
his nephew, Laken; to his grandparents, Carolyn and Terry Ahlborn
and Eustacia Gabaldon; and to his many 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 Connor
James Lyons.
Smithee
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2788 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House