H.R. No. 437
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Thomas Matthew Larry of
Hallsville on August 7, 2017, at the age of 11, has brought an
unimaginable loss to all those who cherished this beloved young
Texan; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 17, 2006, Thomas was the son of Pamela
and Kedrick Larry, and he enjoyed the companionship of three
brothers, Jake, Chris, and John; he was a fifth-grade student at
Hallsville Intermediate School, where he was well liked by his
teachers and classmates; and
WHEREAS, Outside of school, Thomas was an enthusiastic member
of Boy Scout Troop No. 620; cheerful and gregarious, he was known
for his contagious smile and his penchant for giving hugs freely to
all who would have them, as well as for the way he brightened every
occasion with his humor and laughter; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Larry was treasured by a wide circle of
family and friends, and though his life ended far too soon, memories
of his warmth, optimism, and joyful spirit will live forever in the
hearts of those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Thomas Matthew Larry and extend deepest condolences to the
members of his family: to his parents, Pamela and Kedrick Larry; to
his brothers, Jake Billings and his wife, Nicole, Chris Larry, and
John Larry; to his nephew, Joshua Billings; to his grandparents,
Terry and Helen Braun and Willie Mae Williams; to his uncles and
aunt, Father Justin Braun and Nicole and Travis Scott; and to his
other relatives and many 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 Thomas
Larry.
Dean
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 437 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House