H.R. No. 1500 is a resolution from the Texas House of Representatives honoring the memory of Reverend Henry Lee Pendergrass, who passed away on July 5, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on August 18, 1956, in Pittsburg, Texas, he was the son of Robert and Mary Pendergrass and grew up with three siblings. Reverend Pendergrass dedicated his life to ministry after earning a master of divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. He served in various capacities at Episcopal churches in Dallas and later transitioned to the Anglican Church, where he played a pivotal role in establishing several congregations, including Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church and Church of the Resurrection.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to Reverend Pendergrass's family, including his wife Colleen, their daughters Abigail and Elizabeth, and his siblings. It acknowledges the profound impact he had on the lives of those who knew him and emphasizes that his legacy of joy and inspiration will endure. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on June 2, 2025, and an official copy will be prepared for his family as a tribute to his memory.