SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 978


In Memory

of

Christopher Ryan Briones

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Amarillo and Austin in mourning the tragic loss of 
Christopher Ryan Briones, who died December 17, 2002, at the age 
of 21; and
	WHEREAS, Ryan was born July 4, 1981, and grew up in 
Amarillo; a young man of many talents, he began playing the piano 
when he was in the third grade, and he played the viola in the 
school orchestra; he was president of the National Honor Society 
at Amarillo High School and was active in the Alpha Phi Omega 
Community Service Fraternity at The University of Texas at Austin;
and
	WHEREAS, As part of his community service for Alpha Phi 
Omega, Ryan was co-coordinator of a highly successful blood drive 
that was conducted after the tragic events of September 11, 2001; 
Ryan had served over 100 service hours after pledging in the fall 
of 2000; as a tribute to his life, the fraternity named the spring 
of 2003 pledge class in his honor; and
	WHEREAS, A young man of integrity and compassion, Ryan 
gave unselfishly of his time to others; he was a devoted son, 
brother, and grandson, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by his family, his fraternity brothers, and his 
many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Christopher Ryan Briones:  his parents, 
Marc and Gina Briones; his sister, Joy Briones; and his 
grandparents, Eduvijes and Ildefonso and Monica Briones; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 
so in memory of Christopher Ryan Briones.
                                                                          Bivins




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 27, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate