By Gallego H.R. No. 661 76R1895 CHW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Karen Kristene Reyes on 1-2 August 22, 1998, at the age of 23, brought a great loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this fine young Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native and lifelong resident of Alpine, Ms. Reyes 1-5 was born August 12, 1975; a graduate of Alpine High School, she 1-6 furthered her education at Sul Ross State University, where she 1-7 garnered a bachelor of arts degree in business in May 1998; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Ms. Reyes was very much a part 1-9 of her close-knit hometown, and she worked for five years at City 1-10 Drug in the bookkeeping department; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Ms. Reyes was a woman of great faith and compassion, 1-12 and her strength of character enabled her to instigate many 1-13 remarkable changes in her life and in the lives of others; although 1-14 her presence will be deeply missed, her unique spirit will surely 1-15 live on in the hearts of those who knew her; now, therefore, be it 1-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-17 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Karen Kristene Reyes 1-18 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 1-19 parents, Merardo "Lalo" and Emma Reyes; to her sister, Erica 1-20 Reyes; to her grandfather, Conrad Arriola, Sr.; to her uncles, 1-21 Conrad Arriola, Jr., Michael Arriola, and Roman De La O; to her 1-22 aunts, Bertha Arriola, Eva Arriola, Rosario De La O, and Concha 1-23 Molinar; to her cousins, Jackie Arriola, Conrad Jon Arriola, 1-24 Kristin Arriola, Amanda De La O, Steven De La O, Linda Molinar, 2-1 Kimberly Barton, Jessica Franco, and Cathy Carillo; and to all the 2-2 relatives and friends whose lives were touched by this beloved 2-3 young individual; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-6 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-7 Karen Kristene Reyes.