H.R. No. 1069

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Christopher Ray Vardy of Fort Worth were deeply saddened at his passing on February 11, 2021, at the age of 49; and

WHEREAS, Chris Vardy was born in Lubbock to James and Mary Lou Vardy on September 25, 1971, and he grew up with the companionship of his three siblings, Leslea, Louanne, and Rob; following his graduation from Frenship High School, he attended Texas Tech University and earned a bachelor's degree in business; he went on to pursue a rewarding career as a contract administrator for InterConnect Wiring; and

WHEREAS, On June 18, 1994, Mr. Vardy married his college sweetheart, the former Tamara Neff, and the couple shared a fulfilling union that spanned 26 years; he became the proud father of two sons, Brendan and Christopher, and he took great pleasure in supporting them in all their endeavors; a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth; and

WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature and a joyous zest for life, Chris Vardy brightened the world for all who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Christopher Ray Vardy 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 Chris Vardy.

King of Parker

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1069 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House