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 ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2017, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate