1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 687 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Shawn McMullan 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Iraan in mourning the untimely loss of Shawn McMullan, 1-8 who died August 18, 1996, at the age of 26; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A man of remarkable talent, Shawn McMullan became 1-10 one of the premier calf ropers in our country; ranked seventh in 1-11 the nation in calf roping in 1996, he made four appearances in 1-12 the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association National Finals Rodeo 1-13 in Las Vegas; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Shawn spent most of his time traveling the rodeo 1-15 circuit and was noted for his success at rodeo events he regularly 1-16 attended in San Antonio, Houston, and Calgary; he also participated 1-17 in the prestigious Cheyenne rodeo; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In recognition of Shawn's exceptional accomplishments 1-19 as a calf roper, the City of Iraan declared December 3, 1993, as 1-20 Shawn McMullan Day; and 1-21 WHEREAS, An exemplary young man, Shawn McMullan was respected 1-22 for his many achievements and was beloved by his family, the 1-23 citizens of Iraan, and his colleagues in rodeo; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Shawn McMullan will long be remembered for his 2-2 tremendous enthusiasm and for his integrity, strength, and 2-3 generosity; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Shawn McMullan lived his life to the fullest, and he 2-5 leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family 2-6 and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-9 family of Shawn McMullan: his parents, Kenny and Glenda McMullan; 2-10 his sister, Mecca Jo McMullan; and his grandmothers, Dorothy Friend 2-11 and Laura McMullan; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-14 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-15 so in memory of Shawn McMullan. 2-16 Madla 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on May 8, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate