SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 682
In Memory
of
Paul Howard Pryor
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Paul Howard Pryor, who died
April 10, 2015, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Paul Pryor was born on April 22, 1949, and he grew
up listening to the radio, as his father, Richard "Cactus" Pryor,
broadcasted a daily morning show from their Austin home; and
WHEREAS, He moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting
career, and he later joined the Dallas Theater Center and
traveled the nation as a member of the Alpha Omega Players acting
troupe; he settled in Dallas and worked as a news director for
several radio stations and was later recruited to serve as news
director for KVET in Austin; during his years on the Austin
airwaves, he also had popular talk shows on KLBJ-AM and a local
ESPN station; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pryor was known for his quick wit and for his
exceptional talent on the air; although he was highly opinionated
and enjoyed controversial debates with his audience, he was
respected and admired for his professionalism and his kind
nature; and
WHEREAS, Above all things, Paul Pryor cherished his two
children, Ana and Pecos; he helped carry on a proud family tradition
of broadcast entertainment, and he leaves behind memories that
will long be treasured by his family, friends, and many fans;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Paul Howard Pryor; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Paul Pryor.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate