79S11254 JNC-D

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 31 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Kristopher Dale Byers on July 
14, 2005, at the age of 20, has deeply saddened the many friends and 
relatives of this remarkable young man; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Paris, Mr. Byers graduated in 
2004 from Chisum High School, where he was a valued member of the 
Mustangs baseball and football teams; during his senior year, this 
talented athlete caught a memorable touchdown pass and was named 
second team All District; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Byers also excelled in academics and was known 
to be a model student and school leader; he attended the First 
Baptist Church of Paris and had just begun a promising career with 
Coca-Cola Bottling at the time of his death; and
	WHEREAS, Although it is painful to say good-bye to one so 
young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember that while his 
time on this earth was far too brief, Kris Byers profoundly affected 
the lives of those around him, and his memory will long endure in 
the hearts of the countless individuals whose lives he touched; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby honor the life of Kristopher Dale Byers 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
parents, Ronald and Allison Byers; to his sisters, Courtney and 
Stephanie "Happy" Byers; to his grandparents, Phyllis Byers, Ron 
Byers, and James and Jesslyn Wright; and to his other relatives and 
many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Kristopher Dale Byers.