| 1 | 1 | | H.R. No. 101 |
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| 4 | 4 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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| 6 | 6 | | passing of Margaret Bryan of Corpus Christi on September 25, 2023, |
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| 7 | 7 | | at the age of 82; and |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, The daughter of Anita and Juan Montez, the former |
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| 9 | 9 | | "Peggy" Montez was born in Corpus Christi on August 19, 1941, and |
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| 10 | 10 | | she grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Gloria and Juan; |
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| 11 | 11 | | and |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, She married Richard A. Bryan, with whom she shared a |
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| 13 | 13 | | fulfilling union that spanned more than five decades until his |
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| 14 | 14 | | passing in 2012; Mrs. Bryan was the devoted mother of five sons, |
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| 15 | 15 | | David, Michael, John, Christopher, and the late Richard A. Bryan |
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| 16 | 16 | | Jr., and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of watching |
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| 17 | 17 | | her family grow to include six grandsons, Matthew, Patrick, Gus, |
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| 18 | 18 | | Willie, Jonah, and Christian, as well as two great-grandchildren; |
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| 19 | 19 | | and |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Bryan worked for the |
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| 21 | 21 | | Diocese of Corpus Christi for a number of years, supporting the |
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| 22 | 22 | | bishop and the office of the chancery; she was an active congregant |
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| 23 | 23 | | of Christ the King Parish and served as a Eucharist minister, CCD |
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| 24 | 24 | | educator, and baptismal instructor; moreover, she was a member of |
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| 25 | 25 | | the parish council, mothers group, Catholic Daughters of the |
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| 26 | 26 | | Americas, altar society, and school board, and she held numerous |
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| 27 | 27 | | leadership roles within the Schoenstatt Movement, including |
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| 28 | 28 | | diocesan leader; she further benefited her fellow citizens through |
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| 29 | 29 | | her volunteer efforts with such worthy causes and organizations as |
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| 30 | 30 | | Loaves & Fishes; and |
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| 31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, In her earlier years, Mrs. Bryan enjoyed spontaneous |
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| 32 | 32 | | trips out of town and a variety of outdoor activities, such as |
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| 33 | 33 | | camping, fishing, and crabbing; she loved music, animals, and |
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| 34 | 34 | | sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and she was an excellent |
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| 35 | 35 | | cook, often using her skills to prepare favorite recipes for family |
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| 36 | 36 | | barbecues and other gatherings; and |
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| 37 | 37 | | WHEREAS, Although Peggy Bryan is greatly missed, she has left |
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| 38 | 38 | | her loved ones with many cherished memories, and she will forever |
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| 39 | 39 | | hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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| 40 | 40 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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| 41 | 41 | | Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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| 42 | 42 | | of Margaret Bryan and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn |
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| 43 | 43 | | her passing; and, be it further |
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| 44 | 44 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 45 | 45 | | prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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| 46 | 46 | | Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Peggy |
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| 47 | 47 | | Bryan. |
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| 48 | 48 | | Herrero |
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| 49 | 49 | | ______________________________ |
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| 50 | 50 | | Speaker of the House |
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| 51 | 51 | | I certify that H.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a |
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| 52 | 52 | | rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023. |
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| 53 | 53 | | ______________________________ |
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| 54 | 54 | | Chief Clerk of the House |
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