HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Ryan Lee Riddle, at the age
1-2 of 22, has brought an irreplaceable loss to the family and many
1-3 friends of this esteemed young gentleman, and it is most
1-4 appropriate that we honor his memory at this time; and
1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Houston, he was born on May 27, 1976, to
1-6 Jimmy and Carolyn Riddle; he spent his childhood in Livingston,
1-7 where he was active in the First United Methodist Church and
1-8 graduated from Livingston High School; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Riddle attended Angelina Junior College and
1-10 Stephen F. Austin State University; he later made his home in
1-11 Richmond and was a highly valued employee with Houston Lighting &
1-12 Power Company; and
1-13 WHEREAS, During his short time here, he reminded us that the
1-14 ability to give and inspire love is not limited by age or time;
1-15 this cherished young man and his beloved fiance, Kelly Dawn Oliver,
1-16 were engaged to be married on November 14, 1998; and
1-17 WHEREAS, His many friends affectionately called him "Smiley"
1-18 because he loved life and often wore an irrepressible smile; his
1-19 energy and outgoing personality delighted those close to him, and
1-20 with him they enjoyed many happy hours in active outdoor pursuits
1-21 such as hunting, fishing, rodeo, golf, and his favorite sport,
1-22 baseball; and
1-23 WHEREAS, Although it is painful to say goodbye to one so
1-24 young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember that while
2-1 Ryan's time here was brief, his life had a profound impact on those
2-2 around him, and his unique spirit of friendship and devotion will
2-3 surely live on in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives he
2-4 touched; now, therefore, be it
2-5 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-6 hereby pay tribute to the life of Ryan Lee Riddle and extend
2-7 deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents,
2-8 Jimmy and Carolyn Riddle; to his sisters and brothers-in-law,
2-9 Shannon and Kyle Janek, and Deni and David Pietsch; to his brother
2-10 and sister-in-law, Jason and Julie Riddle; to his grandmothers,
2-11 Helen Riddle and Ruth Dillon; to his fiance, Kelly Dawn Oliver; and
2-12 to the many other relatives and friends of this exceptional young
2-13 man; and, be it further
2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-15 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-16 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
2-17 memory of Ryan Lee "Smiley" Riddle.
Janek
Laney Glaze Moreno of El Paso
Alexander Goodman Morrison
Allen Goolsby Mowery
Alvarado Gray Naishtat
Averitt Green Najera
Bailey Greenberg Nixon
Berman Grusendorf Noriega
Bonnen Gutierrez Oliveira
Bosse Haggerty Olivo
Brimer Hamric Palmer
Brown of Kaufman Hardcastle Pickett
Brown of Brazos Hartnett Pitts
Burnam Hawley Puente
Capelo Heflin Ramsay
Carter Hilbert Rangel
Chavez Hilderbran Reyna of Bexar
Chisum Hill Reyna of Dallas
Christian Hinojosa Ritter
Clark Hochberg Sadler
Coleman Hodge Salinas
Cook Homer Seaman
Corte Hope Shields
Counts Howard Siebert
Crabb Hunter Smith
Craddick Hupp Smithee
Crownover Isett Solis of Cameron
Cuellar Janek Solis of Bexar
Culberson Jones of Brazos Solomons
Danburg Jones of Lubbock Staples
Davis of Harris Jones of Dallas Swinford
Davis of Dallas Junell Talton
Delisi Keel Telford
Denny Keffer Thompson
Deshotel King of Parker Tillery
Driver King of Uvalde Truitt
Dukes Krusee Turner of Coleman
Dunnam Kuempel Turner of Harris
Dutton Lengefeld Uher
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Uresti
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Van de Putte
Eiland Longoria Walker
Elkins Luna West
Ellis McCall Williams
Farabee McClendon Wilson
Farrar McReynolds Wise
Flores Madden Wohlgemuth
Gallego Marchant Wolens
Garcia Maxey Woolley
George Merritt Yarbrough
Giddings Moreno of Harris Zbranek
_______________________________ _______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 123 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 16, 1999.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 123 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on April 28, 1999.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _______________________
Date
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Governor