HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The death of Ryan Lynn Freeman on June 15, 1996,

 1-2     brought a tremendous loss to the family and friends of this special

 1-3     little boy, and the members of the Texas Legislature join them in

 1-4     mourning his passing; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Born October 22, 1991, Ryan was blessed with a

 1-6     bright smile and a warm personality, and he captured the hearts of

 1-7     all who were fortunate to know him; in his courageous fight against

 1-8     leukemia, Ryan benefited tremendously from the love and support of

 1-9     his family and many friends, and in return he brought great joy and

1-10     delight into their lives; and

1-11           WHEREAS, Throughout his life, this remarkable child displayed

1-12     resilience, determination, and strength beyond his years, thus

1-13     proving that the mightiest of spirits can exist in the smallest of

1-14     bodies; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Although his time with us was much too brief, Ryan

1-16     Freeman was a cherished and welcome presence in this world, and

1-17     although we must bid him a reluctant farewell, his memory will

1-18     endure in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives he touched;

1-19     now, therefore, be it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-21     hereby pay tribute to the life of Ryan Lynn Freeman and extend

1-22     deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Ron

1-23     and Sherry Freeman; to his sisters, Robyn and Rebecca Freeman; to

1-24     his grandparents, Ronald and Linda Freeman, and Robert and Shirley

 2-1     Duckworth; to his great-grandmother, Edna Shoemaker; to his aunt,

 2-2     Milisa Barnhart; to his uncle, Michael Duckworth; and to all the

 2-3     relatives and friends of this beloved child; and, be it further

 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-5     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

 2-6     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in

 2-7     memory of Ryan Lynn Freeman.

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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 178 was unanimously adopted by a

         rising vote of the House on April 18, 1997.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House

               I certify that H.C.R. No. 178 was adopted by the Senate on

         May 5, 1997, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                 Secretary of the Senate

         APPROVED:  _______________________

                            Date

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                          Governor