89R13502 BK-D
By: Y. Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 251
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Alma Jewel Pryor of Dallas on January 31, 2025,
at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 12, 1940, Alma Pryor was a woman of
devout faith and an admired member of her community; as the wife of
Pastor George Pryor for more than six decades, she served as the
founding first lady of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in
Dallas, and she touched countless lives through the spiritual
guidance she provided to the congregation; she was the founding
director of the children, youth, and young adult ministry, and she
demonstrated her leadership and passion for service in a variety of
other capacities at the church; and
WHEREAS, Beyond her responsibilities to the church,
Mrs. Pryor was active in the Dallas Regional District Association,
which her husband served as moderator, and she led the Metropolitan
Ministers' Wives as president for many years; in addition, she was a
licensed cosmetologist and professional hairstylist, and she drew
on her entrepreneurial talents as a wholesale buyer at the Dallas
Market Center; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Pryor was the
mother of four children, Pamela, Darrell, Michael, and Tammy, and
she relished her roles as a grandmother, great-grandmother, and
great-great-grandmother; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Alma Pryor will
long remember her abiding commitment to her family, her church, and
the wider community, and she is greatly missed by those who were
fortunate enough to share in her love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alma Jewel Pryor and
extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn her passing; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alma Jewel
Pryor.