By:  Madla                                              S.R. No. 66
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                          Damon William Black
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
    1-6  of Fort Davis in mourning the tragic loss of Damon William Black
    1-7  who died November 17, 1994, at the age of 17; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, The son of Nancy Black and Ricky W. Black, Damon was
    1-9  born in Alpine on September 26, 1977; he was an exceptional athlete
   1-10  who was a starting fullback and a linebacker for the Fort Davis
   1-11  Indians football team during the 1994 season; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The gifted player was widely recognized for his
   1-13  natural talent, and he brought a sense of pride and confidence
   1-14  to the team; he was also a valuable member of the high school
   1-15  basketball and golf teams; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Damon was an avid hunter who loved life and shared
   1-17  his interests with his close friends; his warm personality and high
   1-18  spirits made him a favorite among young people and adults alike;
   1-19  Damon was recently named "Most Handsome" student by his classmates;
   1-20  and
   1-21        WHEREAS, The death of such a fine young man is felt not only
   1-22  by those who knew him but by Texans across the state who share the
   1-23  sorrow of all who mourn his passing; Damon will continue to live
    2-1  in the memories of the individuals whose lives he touched; now,
    2-2  therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-4  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
    2-5  family of Damon William Black:  his mother, Nancy Black; his
    2-6  father, Ricky W. Black; his sister, Mercer Black; his brother,
    2-7  Brandon Black; and his maternal grandmother, Cheta Hollen; and,
    2-8  be it further
    2-9        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his
   2-10  family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
   2-11  and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-12  Damon William Black.
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   2-14                                      President of the Senate
   2-15                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-16                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-17                               on January 23, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-18                               ______________________________________
   2-19                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-20                               ______________________________________
   2-21                                        Member, Texas Senate