87R26930 JRI-D
 
  By: Ellzey H.R. No. 1299
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Danny Lee Knight Sr. of Waxahachie, who passed away on April 9,
  2021, at the age of 66; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Bud and Ethel Mae "Cricket" Knight, Danny
  Knight was born on August 31, 1954, in Wichita Falls and grew up in
  the town of Petty with five siblings, Bobby, Maxine, Betty, Buddy,
  and Kathy; he graduated from West Lamar High School in 1973; and
         WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Knight
  joined the United States Air Force in January 1975 and became an air
  traffic controller; after returning home from the military, he was
  employed by the Campbell Soup company, and in 1985, he started
  working at the U.S. Post Office in Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Knight enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife of more than four and a half decades, Lyne,
  and he took great pride in their children, John, Danny, and Heaven;
  with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family
  grow to include eight grandchildren, Mackenzie, Jalyn, Mason,
  Landry, London, Madie, Jax, and Broox; and
         WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Danny Knight
  leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
  richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
  place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Danny Lee Knight Sr.
  and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Danny
  Knight.