By Uher H.R. No. 394 75R7913 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, March 16, 1997, marks the first anniversary of the 1-2 passing of William Wesley "Wes" Frontz, and at this time it is 1-3 appropriate that we honor the memory of this beloved young man; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Bay City, Mr. Frontz was an outstanding 1-5 athlete and scholar at Bay City High School, maintaining a perfect 1-6 4.0 grade point average while participating in a number of sports 1-7 and extracurricular activities; a three-year letterman and 1-8 cocaptain of the Black Cat football team, he was named All 1-9 District, All Academic in his junior year and Second Team All 1-10 District in his senior year; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He was also a talented swimmer, and in his nine 1-12 years of competition, he set several state records, including the 1-13 1991 state record in the breast stroke; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Applying the same discipline and dedication to his 1-15 academic work as he did to his athletic endeavors, this commendable 1-16 young man excelled in his science and biology classes, earning his 1-17 school's science award in 1992; he also participated in the 1-18 Interact Club for three years, and he was selected to serve as the 1-19 organization's sergeant-at-arms during his senior year; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Those who were close to Wes Frontz could not help 1-21 but be affected by his outgoing and energetic spirit, and his 1-22 happiest hours were spent outdoors enjoying such active pursuits as 1-23 hunting, fishing, and water skiing; and 1-24 WHEREAS, For any parent, the death of a child is the greatest 2-1 loss imaginable, and words seem inadequate to express the depth of 2-2 our sorrow and sympathy; it is especially difficult to say good-bye 2-3 to one so young and full of promise, but Wes Frontz's loved ones 2-4 may take solace in the thought that his presence has not been 2-5 forgotten, and his unique spirit will undoubtedly live on in the 2-6 hearts of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Wesley "Wes" 2-9 Frontz and extend sincere sympathy to his parents, Bill and 2-10 Jeanette Frontz, and to all the friends and relatives of this 2-11 exceptional young man; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 William Wesley Frontz.