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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91
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In Memory |
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James V. Ryan |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of James V. Ryan, who died May 23, 2020, at |
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the age of 57; and |
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WHEREAS, James Ryan was an exemplary citizen who served as |
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an inspiration to countless people through his courage in the |
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face of adversity and his determination to live an independent |
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life; and |
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WHEREAS, He was born on June 14, 1962; he became the victim |
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of a brain stem stroke, which left him a quadriplegic with severe |
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disabilities; despite his physical limitations, he exhibited |
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strength and perseverance in his quest to live as independently |
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as possible; and |
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WHEREAS, With the help of the Texas Rehabilitation |
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Commission and the untiring support of his family, he was able to |
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make the transition from a group home in Austin to living in his |
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own home in New Braunfels; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a man of extraordinary mental fortitude and |
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dignity, and he was greatly admired and respected by all who were |
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privileged to share in his life; and |
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WHEREAS, He was beloved by many, and he leaves behind |
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memories that will be cherished forever by his family and |
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friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of James V. Ryan; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of James Ryan. |
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Zaffirini, Campbell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 23, 2021, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |