SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 157
In Memory
of
Thomas Matthew Larry
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the tragic
loss of Thomas Matthew Larry of Hallsville, who died on August 7,
2017, at the age of 11; and
WHEREAS, Born to Pamela and Kedrick Larry on March 17,
2006, Thomas Larry was a student at Hallsville Intermediate
School, where his insightful and lively participation in
classroom activities was appreciated by his teachers and fellow
students alike; and
WHEREAS, Thomas was an enthusiastic member of Troop No. 620
of the Boy Scouts of America; blessed with an infectious smile
and an engaging sense of humor, he made numerous friends and
brightened their days with his hugs and jokes; and
WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to lose someone
so young, those left behind may find comfort in knowing that
their lives have been forever enriched by the joyful times that
they shared with this beloved young man; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Thomas Matthew Larry and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 grandparents, Terry and Helen Braun and
Willie Mae Williams; to his uncles and aunt, Father Justin Braun
and Nicole and Travis Scott; to his nephew, Joshua; to his
cousins, Taylor, Madeleine, Caleb, Timothy, Lily, and Benjamin;
and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Thomas Larry.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 15, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate