79S30715 JTR-D

By:  Woolley                                                      H.R. No. 327



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to an end with the 
passing of Bessie W. Pye of Houston on February 5, 2006, at the age 
of 89; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong Houstonian, Mrs. Pye attended San Jacinto 
High School and The University of Texas before marrying Walter Pye, 
and the two enjoyed a loving union that continued to grow in 
devotion with each passing year as they experienced life's 
opportunities and challenges side by side; and
	WHEREAS, Partners in business as well as in life, Mr. and Mrs. 
Pye established the Walter Pye's chain of clothing stores, and 
their kindness, respect, and commitment to excellence earned them 
countless loyal customers; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Mrs. Pye cherished her family 
and friends, and she will long be remembered with affection and 
admiration by all those fortunate enough to have known her; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Bessie W. Pye and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her 
family: to her children, Walter and Susan Pye and Sue Sue and Don 
Aron; to her grandchildren, Walter Pye III, Cristina Pye, Jennifer 
Cox, Adam Cox, Cristopher Pye, Emily Wardell, Leslie Lerner, Doug 
Lerner, and Joanie, Doug, and David Aron; to her 
great-grandchildren, Sofia, Gabriella, Caterina, and Tatum; to her 
brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Francis Wolff; to her cousin, 
Amy Bassist; to her loved ones, Rochelle Pye, Bernard Lerner, and 
Maxine and Bubba Silberstein; and to her other relatives and 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bessie W. 
Pye.