By: Shelley S.R. No. 1034 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Laura C. Rook 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Crosby in mourning the untimely loss of Laura C. Rook 1-7 who died May 10, 1993, at the age of 22; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Houston, Laura Rook was a lifelong resident 1-9 of the Crosby area; she graduated in 1990 from Humble High School 1-10 where she was a popular student and beloved by the faculty and by 1-11 her classmates; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A talented athlete and outdoors enthusiast, Laura 1-13 was a member of TIRR Sports-Houston Challenger's Swim Team; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Amazingly courageous and inspiring, Laura was an 1-15 exemplary young woman whose valor in the face of her illness 1-16 touched the lives of many; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In spite of her difficult battle, she consistently 1-18 manifested uncommon concern for others and was sensitive, generous, 1-19 caring, and befriending; Laura's sister stated that living with 1-20 Laura was to "know what it's like to live with an angel"; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A source of strength and joy to her family, Laura 1-22 lived her life to the fullest--rich in friendships, love, and 1-23 cherished experiences; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A devout Christian and community volunteer, Laura 2-2 was a member of First Baptist Church of Crosby and a volunteer for 2-3 the Crosby Chamber of Commerce and Newport Elementary School; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Laura was a devoted daughter, sister, and 2-5 granddaughter whose life will continue to live on forever in the 2-6 hearts and minds of all who knew and loved her; now, therefore, 2-7 be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-10 bereaved family of Laura C. Rook: her parents, Richard and 2-11 Dee Ann Rook; her sister, Lee Ann Lockwood; her grandparents, 2-12 Tommy and Jeannette Denson and Elsie Rook; her niece, 2-13 Emily Lockwood; her aunt and uncle, Patricia and Carl Chase; 2-14 her cousin, Sarah; and a number of other aunts, uncles, and 2-15 cousins; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-17 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-18 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-19 in memory of Laura C. Rook. 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the 2-23 above Resolution was adopted by 2-24 the Senate on May 24, 1993, 2-25 by a rising vote. 3-1 _____________________________________ 3-2 Secretary of the Senate 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 Member, Texas Senate