88S30987 AMB-D
 
  By: Herrero H.R. No. 101
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Margaret Bryan of Corpus Christi on September 25, 2023,
  at the age of 82; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Anita and Juan Montez, the former
  "Peggy" Montez was born in Corpus Christi on August 19, 1941, and
  she grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Gloria and Juan;
  and
         WHEREAS, She married Richard A. Bryan, with whom she shared a
  fulfilling union that spanned more than five decades until his
  passing in 2012; Mrs. Bryan was the devoted mother of five sons,
  David, Michael, John, Christopher, and the late Richard A. Bryan
  Jr., and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of watching
  her family grow to include six grandsons, Matthew, Patrick, Gus,
  Willie, Jonah, and Christian, as well as two great-grandchildren;
  and
         WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Bryan worked for the
  Diocese of Corpus Christi for a number of years, supporting the
  bishop and the office of the chancery; she was an active congregant
  of Christ the King Parish and served as a Eucharist minister, CCD
  educator, and baptismal instructor; moreover, she was a member of
  the parish council, mothers group, Catholic Daughters of the
  Americas, altar society, and school board, and she held numerous
  leadership roles within the Schoenstatt Movement, including
  diocesan leader; she further benefited her fellow citizens through
  her volunteer efforts with such worthy causes and organizations as
  Loaves & Fishes; and
         WHEREAS, In her earlier years, Mrs. Bryan enjoyed spontaneous
  trips out of town and a variety of outdoor activities, such as
  camping, fishing, and crabbing; she loved music, animals, and
  sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and she was an excellent
  cook, often using her skills to prepare favorite recipes for family
  barbecues and other gatherings; and
         WHEREAS, Although Peggy Bryan is greatly missed, she has left
  her loved ones with many cherished memories, and she will forever
  hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Margaret Bryan and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn
  her passing; 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 Peggy
  Bryan.