86R27583 BPG-D
By: Goldman H.R. No. 1450
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Fort Worth business community lost an esteemed
leader with the passing of Alan Dean Luskey on April 11, 2019, at
the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, The son of Sylvia and Gary Luskey, Alan Luskey was
born in Fort Worth on July 19, 1959, and grew up with three
siblings, Larry, Sharon, and Melanie; he began working in his
family's western wear store when he was still in elementary school,
and after completing his bachelor's degree in finance at The
University of Texas at Austin, he joined the business on a full-time
basis; he represented the third generation at Luskey's Western
Stores, which became Luskey's/Ryon's after the purchase of Ryon's
Saddle Shop in the Fort Worth Stockyards in 1982; over the years, he
enjoyed making custom boots for many people he admired, and
following the sale of the business to the Cavender's chain in 2016,
he continued to serve in a management role; he was always an
ambassador for the stockyards, and in 2017, the City of Fort Worth
recognized September 30 as "Alan Luskey Day"; the following year,
he was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame along with other
members of his family; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, Mr. Luskey married the former Susan May,
and they resided in Odessa and Lubbock before settling in Fort Worth
in 1991; they were blessed with two children, Stephen and Taylor,
who were his life's joy; eventually, he welcomed their spouses,
Meredith and Thomas, into his treasured family, and he spent many
happy times with his grandchildren, Walker, Lyle, Archer, Margot,
and Louisa, who called him "Boots"; his grandson, Thomas, preceded
him in death; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Luskey expressed his Longhorn pride by riding a
burnt orange Harley Davidson on many cross-country trips with
friends, but he was also a fan of his hometown Horned Frogs; a
wonderful storyteller and a great listener, he brightened the days
of innumerable people with his warmth, kindness, and marvelous
sense of humor; he continued to live life to the fullest even in the
face of significant health challenges, inspiring all through his
grace and courage, and although he will be deeply missed, those who
were privileged to know him will forever cherish their memories of
time spent in his company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alan Dean Luskey and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Alan Dean
Luskey.