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.
	Herrero
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House