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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Henry Wesley Woodard of Meadow |
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on May 1, 2023, at the age of 18, has brought an unimaginable loss to |
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the family and friends of this beloved young man; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Brownfield on July 10, 2004, to Jody and |
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Kathryn Woodard, Wes Woodard grew up with the companionship of a |
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younger brother, Kyle, with whom he shared a close bond; he moved |
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with his family to the Meadow area as a young child, and he was set |
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to graduate with the Class of 2023 at Meadow High School; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Woodard distinguished himself through his |
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involvement in a multitude of sports, activities, and hobbies; he |
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excelled at basketball, track, cross country, and football, and he |
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also found time to participate in FFA, stock shows, robotics, and |
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the National Honor Society as well as in UIL persuasive speaking and |
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one-act play competitions; after graduating, he looked forward to |
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attending Texas Tech University and becoming a high school |
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basketball coach; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his faith, Mr. Woodard was |
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active in the congregations of both the Brownfield and South Plains |
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Churches of Christ; while in high school, he volunteered his time as |
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a counselor at the church-sponsored Camp Evergreen, where he |
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discovered a passion for mentoring children; he was loved by many in |
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his church family, and he endeared himself to numerous friends at |
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school and in his community; and |
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WHEREAS, Beloved for his sense of humor, his generosity, and |
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his optimism, Wes Woodard leaves behind countless people whose |
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lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always hold a |
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treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the memory of Henry Wesley Woodard and extend |
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profound sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Jody |
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and Kathryn Woodard; to his brother, Kyle Woodard; to his |
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grandparents, Henry McCulloch Jr. and Judy Woodard; and to his many |
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other relatives and friends; 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 Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Wes Woodard. |