TITLE: In memory of Ted W. Rye Jr. of Quitman.

SUMMARY: In memory of Ted W. Rye Jr. of Quitman.

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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Theodore Woodrow Rye Jr. of Quitman, who passed away on September 9, 2014, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, The oldest of four children, Ted Rye was born in Fort Worth on May 29, 1945, to Bobbie Rye and Ted W. Rye Sr.; he graduated from L. D. Bell High School in 1963 and went on to attend the University of North Texas, where he met his future wife, Jan, in 1966; the couple moved in 1975 to Quitman, which would become their permanent home; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rye served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War; after returning stateside, he earned a degree in marketing from Texas Wesleyan University in 1970; he went on to enjoy a successful career with Walls Industries that spanned more than 35 years as a sales and marketing specialist for the company's industrial and outdoor clothing division; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rye was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who volunteered for many years with the Boy Scouts of America; he was a scoutmaster for Troop No. 36 in Quitman and was a member of the Tyler District Committee and co-chair of the East Texas Area Council; in 1995, he was appointed to the National Camp Inspection Team, and in 1996, he received the highest volunteer award given by the organization, the Silver Beaver Medal; and WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, Mr. Rye enjoyed fishing and playing golf and established area records in both sports; he was also a pilot and an accomplished horseman and member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, competing as a calf roper at rodeos nationwide; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ted Rye will long remember this accomplished man for his zest for life and for his kind and caring ways, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ted Rye Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his mother, Bobbie Rye; to his former wife, Jan Rye; to his son, Tate Rye; to his grandson, Spencer Rye; to his sister, Kathy Totsch; and to his 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 Ted Rye. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 424 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House