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. 2-13 ______________________________________ 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