R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Ryan Gabriel Smith of
 1-2     Austin, on March 21, 1999, at the age of 25, has brought a great
 1-3     loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed young man, and
 1-4     it is most appropriate that we honor his memory at this time; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was the victim of a motorcycle accident
 1-6     during practice for competition; a member of the Central Motorcycle
 1-7     Racing Association, he was ranked number two in Texas and number
 1-8     eight nationally in his class; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, He graduated from Austin Community College with an
1-10     associate of applied science degree in printing management and had
1-11     been accepted at St. Edward's University, where he planned to
1-12     complete his bachelor's degree in management operations; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A highly respected employee at Wintex International,
1-14     Mr. Smith began his employment with the company as a packer, before
1-15     advancing to assistant manager, purchasing agent, and safety
1-16     supervisor; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Mr. Smith delighted his family and friends with his
1-18     enthusiasm for life and his kind heart; and he reminded us that the
1-19     ability to give and inspire love is not limited by age or time; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Although it is painful to say goodbye to one so
1-21     young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember his unique
1-22     spirit of friendship and devotion that will surely live on in the
1-23     hearts and minds of all those whose lives he touched; now,
1-24     therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Ryan Gabriel Smith and
 2-3     extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his mother
 2-4     and her husband, Ana Margarita "Cha" Guzman and Gilberto Ocanas; to
 2-5     his father and his wife, Pat and Hortencia "Korkie" Smith; to his
 2-6     brother, Sean Smith; to his sister, Marissa Alexandra Smith; to his
 2-7     grandparents, Gabriel and Margarita Guzman; to his fiance, Julia
 2-8     Hebert; and to the many other friends and relatives of this fine
 2-9     young man; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-12     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-13     Ryan Gabriel Smith.
                                                                     Noriega
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1023 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 20, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House