By Stiles H.R. No. 253 75R6029 SMZ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The sudden passing of Kit Austin Christopher on 1-2 September 14, 1996, at the age of 16, brought great sadness to the 1-3 relatives and many friends who loved and admired this exceptional 1-4 young man; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Beaumont, he attended Hardin-Jefferson 1-6 High School, where his dynamic personality was matched only by his 1-7 thoughtfulness and sensitivity; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In his short lifetime, Mr. Christopher was a born 1-9 entertainer, amusing family and friends alike with uncanny 1-10 imitations of singers, actors, and athletes, bringing a smile to 1-11 all who witnessed; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Kit Austin Christopher's devotion and loyalty to his 1-13 family, friends, and teammates have been missed by all, and the 1-14 passion for life exhibited by this bright young man will never be 1-15 forgotten; now, therefore, be it 1-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-17 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Kit Austin 1-18 Christopher and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 1-19 family: to his parents, Gary and Cheryl Christopher; to his 1-20 brothers and sisters-in-law, Wes and Karen Christopher, and Monty 1-21 and Holly Christopher; to his sister and brother-in-law, Molly and 1-22 Davis Watson; to his grandparents, Robert and Virginia Christopher 1-23 Monroe; and to all the relatives and friends of this remarkable 1-24 young Texan; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-3 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-4 Kit Austin Christopher.