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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas |
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have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and |
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workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives |
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in the pandemic was John Wier, a dedicated and well-respected |
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employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed |
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away on January 4, 2021, at the age of 52; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on August 24, 1968, John Wier was a man of deep |
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faith and a beloved member of his community; he shared a rewarding |
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marriage with his wife of more than 30 years, Brandy Wier, and he |
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was blessed with two children, Macie and Hunter, as well as several |
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grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Wier was hired as an agriculture specialist at |
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the Powledge Unit in Palestine in September 2020; he was known for |
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his strong work ethic and his friendly demeanor, and despite the |
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short period of time he was employed with the agency, he made a |
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lasting impression on his colleagues; and |
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WHEREAS, John Wier faithfully and ably performed his duties |
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throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal |
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Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all |
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who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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John Wier and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and |
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colleagues; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Wier. |