By Callegari                                           H.R. No. 791
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Crystal Kay Cheatheam on
 1-2     March 31, 2001, at the age of 17, has deeply saddened the family
 1-3     and many friends of this beloved young woman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The daughter of Newell and Sharon Cheatheam, she was
 1-5     a junior at Katy High School, a sister to Candice and Shawn, and
 1-6     twin to Shannon Cheatheam; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This warm-hearted and compassionate young Texan was
 1-8     a devout member of Westland Baptist Church, often teaching
 1-9     preschool classes and active in its student ministries; she was a
1-10     volunteer at Katy High School wrestling tournaments, and a member
1-11     of the school's FFA and the Katy Club, in which she assisted
1-12     handicapped children and students; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Rich in diverse interests, Ms. Cheatheam enjoyed
1-14     photography, camping, fishing, and dance; she was a long-standing
1-15     member of the Cimarron Swim Team and loved spending time with
1-16     children and her many friends; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Crystal Cheatheam was a young woman of great
1-18     promise, and although her life has been tragically cut short, her
1-19     spirit continues to live on in the hearts and minds of all who were
1-20     privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Crystal Cheatheam and
1-23     extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
1-24     parents, Newell and Sharon; to her sisters, Shannon and Candice; to
 2-1     her brother and his wife, Shawn and Carolyn; to her niece and
 2-2     nephew; to her numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and to her
 2-3     other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
 2-6     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Crystal
 2-7     Kay Cheatheam.