By Lewis of Orange H.R. No. 809 77R13168 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Ashley Anna Achten of 1-2 Mauriceville on April 2, 2001, at the age of five, has brought a 1-3 profound loss to the family and many friends of this beloved young 1-4 girl, and it is most appropriate that we honor her memory at this 1-5 time; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born in Port Arthur to Stephen and Giorgianna "Gia" 1-7 Achten, she attended Mauriceville Elementary School, where she was 1-8 a particular favorite among her prekindergarten classmates; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This irrepressible young child delighted her family 1-10 and friends with her enthusiasm for life and her kind heart, and 1-11 during her short time here, she reminded us that the ability to 1-12 give and inspire love is not limited by age or time; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say good-bye 1-14 to one so young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember that 1-15 while Ashley's time here was all too brief, her presence positively 1-16 affected all those whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Ashley Anna Achten and 1-19 extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her 1-20 parents, Stephen and Gia Achten; to her stepbrothers and 1-21 stepsister, Steve, Shaun, and Stephanie Achten; and to the other 1-22 relatives and many friends of this cherished young girl; and, be it 1-23 further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 2-2 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ashley 2-3 Anna Achten.