TITLE: In memory of Jeremy Pat Pryor of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jeremy Pat Pryor of Waco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Jeremy Pat Pryor on April 15, 2011, at the age of 36, has brought great sorrow to the family and many friends of this vibrant and caring young Texan; and WHEREAS, Born in Houston on April 18, 1974, Mr. Pryor was the son of Pat Pryor and Patricia Gail Pryor; he grew up in Waco and graduated from Midway High School before going on to complete both his bachelor's degree in anthropology and his master's degree in business administration at Baylor University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Pryor's deep respect for the natural world guided his career choices; he worked for environmental consulting firms and The Nature Conservancy, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, Thoughtful, adventurous, and intellectually curious, Mr. Pryor traveled extensively; he was adopted by the Eastern Shoshone tribe and given the name of "Nummawunt," meaning "one of us"; his kindness and enthusiasm won him myriad friends, and he brought joy wherever he went with his warm smile, sense of fun, and ability to savor the moment; and WHEREAS, A member of First Baptist Church, Mr. Pryor participated in the congregation's activities and ministries from childhood onward, and in 2010, he took part in the church's mission to Guatemala; he was devoted to his family and friends, and he cherished his faithful dog, Willie; among his many interests, he was an avid fan of the Baylor Bears; and WHEREAS, While it is always too soon to say goodbye to a loved one, Jeremy Pryor lived a caring and purposeful life, rich in the intangibles that matter most; he will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jeremy Pat Pryor and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents, Pat and Gail Pryor; to his brother, Matt Pryor, and his wife, Paige; to his sister, Amanda Pryor O'Connor, and her husband, Christiaan; to his nephew, Jake Pryor; to his nieces, Mairead and Caitrin O'Connor; to his godsister and godbrother, Luoana and Bogdan Cirlan; to his uncle, Bobby Sanders, and his wife, Phyllis; to his cousins, Shelli Sanders, Jill Quarantino, Leann Sanders, and Natalie Sanders; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jeremy Pat Pryor. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1894 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House