H.R. No. 1117
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful accomplishments drew
to a close with the passing of Steven Markland Sykes on January 5,
2021, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The son of Billie Mae Meserole and Charles Emons
Sykes Jr., Steve Sykes was born in Dallas on November 26, 1947, and
he grew up in the Oak Cliff area with the companionship of five
siblings, Diane, Paul, Pam, Kay, and Cathy; he was captain of the
Knight football team at Justin F. Kimball High School, and he went
on to play football at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
before completing his education at The University of Texas at
Arlington; he embarked on a career as a certified public accountant
and operated his own accounting and investments business for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sykes wed the former Frances Kay Bragg in 1980,
and the couple shared a fulfilling union that spanned more than 35
years until her passing in 2016; a devoted father, he took great
pride in his four children, Christopher Sykes, Eric Sykes,
Christopher Jackson, and Jennifer Sykes Griffin, and with the
passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include six grandchildren, Alexandra, Jazz, Ashleigh, Miller,
Madison, and McKenzie; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Sykes enjoyed reading,
traveling, music, and dining out, and he was an avid golfer,
boasting two holes-in-one at Firewheel Golf Park in Garland; he was
a valued congregant of St. John's Episcopal Church in Dallas, where
he served in the vestry, played on the softball team, and
participated in the men's camping group; and
WHEREAS, Although Steve Sykes is deeply missed, memories of
his keen sense of humor, his abiding faith, and his strength in
providing a firm foundation for his family remain to comfort and
inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Steven Markland Sykes
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 Steve
Sykes.
Bell of Montgomery
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1117 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House