R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately convey the deep sorrow felt 1-2 by the family and friends of Richard Chavez, III in the wake of his 1-3 untimely death on February 14, 2001, at the age of 12; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Richard was born in Austin on June 21, 1988, and in 1-5 his short life, he touched many people with his humor, charm, 1-6 intelligence, and bright smile; Richard benefited tremendously from 1-7 the love and support of his family and ever-widening circle of 1-8 friends, and in return he brought joy and affection into their 1-9 lives; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the Capital City, where he 1-11 was a seventh grader at O. Henry Middle School, this remarkable 1-12 young man was a talented writer who greatly enjoyed video games and 1-13 looked forward to playing baseball, as well as the drums and 1-14 guitar, in high school; whether envisioning a career as an 1-15 astronaut or a high-tech lifestyle in Japan, Richard was an 1-16 optimist, and those who were close to him could not help but be 1-17 affected by his outgoing and enthusiastic nature; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Although it is especially painful to say good-bye to 1-19 one so young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember that 1-20 while Richard's time here was brief, his life had a profound impact 1-21 on those around him, and his memory will long endure in the hearts 1-22 and minds of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Chavez, III 2-1 and extend profound sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-2 mother, Norma Chavez; to his sister, Miranda Chavez; to his 2-3 grandparents, Erineo and Evangelina Gallardo; to his aunts, Gloria 2-4 Cantu, Hortencia Chapa, and Linda Doyle; to his uncles, Joel 2-5 Gallardo and Ricardo Gallardo; and to his other relatives and many 2-6 friends; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Richard Chavez, III. Garcia _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 878 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 10, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House