By Holzheauser                                         H.R. No. 794

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Justin Thomas Pitts on

 1-2     October 16, 1996, at the age of 12, has brought a great loss to the

 1-3     many friends and relatives of this exceptional young man; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Blessed with an irresistible smile and an

 1-5     affectionate nature, Justin was a treasured member of his family

 1-6     and a constant source of delight and inspiration to his friends and

 1-7     classmates at Our Lady of Victory School; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Always seeking new avenues to express his many

 1-9     talents, Justin was a pitcher and catcher on his Northwest senior

1-10     minor league championship team; a member of Meyer's Mountain Men's

1-11     last great camping trip to Alaska as well, Justin was also an

1-12     active sixth grade student who was the starting right tackle for

1-13     the eighth grade football team and was a member of Our Lady of

1-14     Victory Cathedral; and

1-15           WHEREAS, It is recognized around the world that the most

1-16     beautiful wildflowers, the biggest deer, the best fish, and the

1-17     fattest doves are found in Texas; Justin knew the biggest bucks and

1-18     the best fishing were found on the Lindsey Ranch in Webb County,

1-19     the best dove hunting was on Mr. Tom Tyng's ranch, and that

1-20     bluebonnets are the most beautiful wildflower of them all; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Justin Thomas Pitts was an intelligent, responsible,

1-22     thoughtful young man who faced a future bright with promise;

1-23     although his presence will be deeply missed, his memory will surely

1-24     live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched

 2-1     during his time on this earth; now, therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-3     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Justin Thomas Pitts

 2-4     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

 2-5     parents, Jack and Sue Ann Pitts; to his brother, Martin Pitts; to

 2-6     his sister, Melita Pitts; to his grandmothers, Glenodine Pitts and

 2-7     Mary Ann Vivion; and to the many other friends and relatives of

 2-8     this beloved young Texan; and, be it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-10     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

2-11     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

2-12     Justin Thomas Pitts.