H.R. No. 53 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut short, but all who shared in the love and friendship of Bryan Edward Shea of Humble may find comfort in their treasured memories of this special young man, who passed away on September 24, 2021, at the age of 35; and WHEREAS, The son of William Shea and Wanda Jennings Shea, Bryan Shea was born in Clear Lake on August 14, 1986, and moved to Humble on his first birthday; he grew up with the company of a brother, Thomas, and graduated from Humble High School, where he was a manager and spirit leader for the soccer team; and WHEREAS, While a student at the University of Houston, Mr. Shea served as an intern in the district office of State Representative Dan Huberty through the UH Civic Houston Internship Program; his many responsibilities included constituent relations, and he helped an 87-year-old woman keep her house when threatened with foreclosure by a homeowners association; after completing his bachelor's degree in political science, he maintained his engagement in civic life, serving with the Friends of Dan Huberty campaign; he was an ardent supporter of Second Amendment rights and had the ability to clearly articulate his strong convictions on a variety of matters; and WHEREAS, Mr. Shea gained early experience as a file clerk at the Patterson, Boyd, and Lowery law firm in Houston, and he provided transportation for patients of MD Anderson Cancer Center; later, he was employed by the Texas Medical Center; he was an avid fan of UH sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and soccer, and he enjoyed spending time with his friends, who will miss his ever-present smile; and WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Bryan Shea leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Bryan Edward Shea 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 Bryan Edward Shea. Huberty ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 53 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on October 14, 2021. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House