TITLE: In memory of Frances Kay Bragg Sykes.

SUMMARY: In memory of Frances Kay Bragg Sykes.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Frances Kay Bragg Sykes, who passed away on March 12, 2016, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, Born to Eldred Ray and Mary Frances Hudson Bragg on December 20, 1944, in Kaufman, the former Kay Bragg grew up in Dallas and graduated from Bryan Adams High School; she went on to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Dallas and a master's degree in English literature from the University of Dallas; she enjoyed a successful career as a teacher and lecturer, instructing students in classic literature and Christian iconography; and WHEREAS, On October 19, 1980, this esteemed Texan married Steven Sykes, with whom she shared a rewarding union that spanned 35 years; Mrs. Sykes was the devoted mother of four children, Christopher Jackson, Eric Sykes, Christopher Sykes, and Jennifer Griffin, and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include four grandchildren, Alexandra, Jazz, Travis, and Madison; and WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Sykes was an active congregant at St. John's Church in Dallas and gave generously of her time to assist the church's vestry and altar guild; her life was further enriched by her passion for music and art, and she possessed a gracious hospitality that could transform any gathering into a special occasion; and WHEREAS, Admired for her kindness, her strength of character, and her thoughtful intellect, Kay Sykes touched countless lives during her journey on this earth, and all those who were fortunate enough to know her will long remember her with deep affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Frances Kay Bragg Sykes and extend sincere condolences to her family and friends; 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 Kay Sykes. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 743 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 13, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House