H.R. No. 1079

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A radiant and meaningful life drew to a close far too soon with the passing of Dylan Wayne Dorrell of Denton on August 13, 2020, at the age of 17; and

WHEREAS, The son of Lisa and Gus Dorrell, Dylan Dorrell was born on February 2, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dorrell was an incoming senior at Guyer High School, where he was a member of the Class of 2021; a gifted athlete, he was a four-year member of the cross country team and was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to improving every detail of his performance; he also belonged to several school clubs and devoted himself to his animation classes; and

WHEREAS, Admired by his classmates, teachers, and coaches, Mr. Dorrell possessed a positive outlook and always had a smile on his face; loving and kind, he was a caring friend and never hesitated to help anyone in need; he took great pleasure in drawing and was an avid fan of Pokemon, Super Smash Bros., and Star Wars, even building his own light sabers from scratch; in all his endeavors, he charted his own course and was beloved for his originality; and

WHEREAS, Dylan Dorrell immeasurably enriched the lives of all who had the good fortune to share in his love and friendship, and they will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dylan Wayne Dorrell and extend deepest condolences to his parents, 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dylan Dorrell.

Parker

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1079 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House