By Dunnam                                              H.R. No. 889
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Johnnie Benjamon Oldham of
 1-2     Waco on September 20, 2000, at the age of 20, deeply saddened the
 1-3     family and many friends of this esteemed young gentleman, and it is
 1-4     most appropriate that we honor his memory at this time; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born on August 2, 1980, Mr. Oldham graduated from
 1-6     Waco High School as a proud member of the Class of 1998; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, He was an active member of First Baptist Church,
 1-8     where his faith served as an inspiration to his fellow congregants;
 1-9     he delighted his family and friends with his zest for life and his
1-10     kind heart, and he took much pleasure in his favorite hobbies:
1-11     riding motorcycles and driving his 1979 Blazer; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say goodbye
1-13     to one so young, it is fitting to remember Mr. Oldham's profound
1-14     effect on the lives of those around him, and his ability to give
1-15     and inspire love will be his lasting legacy; now, therefore, be it
1-16           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-17     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Johnnie Benjamon Oldham and
1-18     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
1-19     Kelly Oldham; to his parents, John and Tone Oldham; to his sisters,
1-20     Wendi Valentine and Amie Oldham; and to his other relatives and
1-21     many friends; and, be it further
1-22           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-23     prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
1-24     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Johnnie
 2-1     Benjamon Oldham.