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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The untimely death of Daryl Ray Matthews of |
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Pflugerville on April 26, 2015, at the age of 47, has brought an |
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immeasurable loss to all who were privileged to share in the life of |
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this beloved Texan; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Tyler, Daryl Matthews was born on April |
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23, 1968, to Forest and Jesserene Matthews, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of two sisters, Sheri and Lura, and a brother, |
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Forest; he later found a devoted partner in his wife, Phyllis |
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Matthews, and their relationship was a source of much happiness and |
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fulfillment to him; and |
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WHEREAS, Outgoing and generous, Mr. Matthews could be |
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counted on to lend a hand whenever a friend needed him; his loved |
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ones always had a welcome place in his home and at his table, and he |
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enjoyed preparing his famous layered cakes for weddings, parties, |
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and other special occasions; known for his skilled craftsmanship as |
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well, he often worked alongside his father on do-it-yourself |
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projects, and he was pleased to have donated his time and labor to |
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build a new deck for his church; and |
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WHEREAS, Although his days were far too few, Daryl Matthews |
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leaves behind a host of dear friends and family who are richer for |
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having known him, and they will forever find inspiration in their |
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memories of his warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Daryl Ray Matthews and |
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extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Phyllis Matthews; to his parents, Forest and Jesserene |
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Matthews; to his sisters, Sheri Matthews and Lura O'Connor and her |
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husband, Thomas; to his brother, Forest Gerald Matthews, and his |
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wife, Yvette; to his nieces and nephew, Ana and Andrew Matthews, |
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Charlotte Clinard, and Alicia Thompson; and to all those who mourn |
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his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Daryl Ray |
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Matthews. |
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Gonzales |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2649 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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