Bill Text: TX HR101 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Margaret "Peggy" Bryan of Corpus Christi.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-02 - Reported enrolled [HR101 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR101-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 101 | ||
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| WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Margaret Bryan of Corpus Christi on September 25, 2023, | ||
| at the age of 82; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The daughter of Anita and Juan Montez, the former | ||
| "Peggy" Montez was born in Corpus Christi on August 19, 1941, and | ||
| she grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Gloria and Juan; | ||
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| WHEREAS, She married Richard A. Bryan, with whom she shared a | ||
| fulfilling union that spanned more than five decades until his | ||
| passing in 2012; Mrs. Bryan was the devoted mother of five sons, | ||
| David, Michael, John, Christopher, and the late Richard A. Bryan | ||
| Jr., and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of watching | ||
| her family grow to include six grandsons, Matthew, Patrick, Gus, | ||
| Willie, Jonah, and Christian, as well as two great-grandchildren; | ||
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| WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Bryan worked for the | ||
| Diocese of Corpus Christi for a number of years, supporting the | ||
| bishop and the office of the chancery; she was an active congregant | ||
| of Christ the King Parish and served as a Eucharist minister, CCD | ||
| educator, and baptismal instructor; moreover, she was a member of | ||
| the parish council, mothers group, Catholic Daughters of the | ||
| Americas, altar society, and school board, and she held numerous | ||
| leadership roles within the Schoenstatt Movement, including | ||
| diocesan leader; she further benefited her fellow citizens through | ||
| her volunteer efforts with such worthy causes and organizations as | ||
| Loaves & Fishes; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In her earlier years, Mrs. Bryan enjoyed spontaneous | ||
| trips out of town and a variety of outdoor activities, such as | ||
| camping, fishing, and crabbing; she loved music, animals, and | ||
| sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and she was an excellent | ||
| cook, often using her skills to prepare favorite recipes for family | ||
| barbecues and other gatherings; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although Peggy Bryan is greatly missed, she has left | ||
| her loved ones with many cherished memories, and she will forever | ||
| hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Margaret Bryan and extend sincere condolences 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 Peggy | ||
| Bryan. | ||
| Herrero | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
