TITLE: In memory of Wayne Skidmore Condie.

SUMMARY: In memory of Wayne Skidmore Condie.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Wayne Skidmore Condie of El Paso, who passed away on December 8, 2022, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, The son of Lyman Wilson Condie and Mary Louise Skidmore, Wayne Condie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 3, 1953, and he grew up with the companionship of eight siblings; he graduated from Highland High School in 1971, and from 1972 to 1974, he served as a missionary in Japan; on October 31, 1974, he met his future wife, Denise, and the couple exchanged wedding vows on September 18, 1975; they became the proud parents of four children, Heather, Jacob, Rachel, and Melissa, and they later welcomed seven grandchildren into their family; and WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Condie graduated from the University of Utah with a master's degree in business administration, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding career in the banking and finance industry; in retirement, he and his wife traveled the world, visiting 55 countries across 6 continents; his favorite leisure activities included watching college football, reading about history, and assembling jigsaw puzzles; above all else, he delighted in spending time with his family; and WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep faith, Mr. Condie was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ, and he loved sharing the gospel with others; he gave generously of his time to teach at the local prison, and he also served as an instructor for the Pathway program, as a temple worker in Ciudad Ju rez, Mexico, and as a volunteer with the church's employment resource services; and WHEREAS, Wayne Condie lived a rich and purposeful life centered around his faith and his family, and he will long be remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Wayne Skidmore Condie and extend profound sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Lanea Denise Ford; to his children, Heather Allen and her husband, Clayton, Jacob Condie and his wife, Ali, Rachel Thoerig and her husband, David, and Melissa Dayley and her husband, Jason; to his grandchildren, Alexander, Kate, Joseph, Benjamin, Annabel, Kit, and Ian; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Wayne Condie. Blanco President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 24, 2023, by a rising vote.