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By: Price H.R. No. 294
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic death of beloved teacher and coach Ryne
Erickson on September 11, 2016, at the age of 30, brought a profound
loss to his family, his friends, and his students and colleagues in
the Dumas Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Born in Amarillo on November 9, 1985, Ryne Erickson
was the son of Larry and Ruth Erickson; after graduating from
Randall High School, he went on to earn a teaching degree in history
from West Texas A&M University, and he was working on completing his
master's degree online from Norwich University at the time of his
passing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Erickson served as head of the history
department and assistant cross country coach for Dumas ISD, where
he had been employed for nine years; he married a fellow teacher,
the former Jamie Barnard, on June 28, 2014, and their relationship
was a source of much happiness and fulfillment for him; and
WHEREAS, A man who consistently practiced his faith,
Mr. Erickson was kind, patient, and encouraging to all; in his
leisure time, he enjoyed having conversations about history and
politics, playing strategy games, and following his two favorite
teams, the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Cubs; and
WHEREAS, Through the passion that he brought to his work and
the warmth and optimism with which he lived, Ryne Erickson made an
unforgettable impression on everyone who had the good fortune to
know him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ryne Erickson and
extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Jamie Erickson; to his father, Larry Erickson, and his wife,
Kittye; to his siblings, Landry and Lance Erickson and Carolyn Park
Randall and her husband, Frank; to his mother-in-law, Janet
Barnard; to his sister-in-law, Julie Tefertiller, and her husband,
Dakota; to his grandparents, Jean Stevens, Irene Erickson, and
Herbert Boyd and his wife, Mary; 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 Ryne
Erickson.