R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Zachary Franco of Odessa on
 1-2     April 17, 2001, at the age of 11, has brought a profound loss to
 1-3     the family and many friends of this beloved young man, and it is
 1-4     most appropriate that we honor his memory at this time; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born on November 19, 1989, in Odessa, to Toby and
 1-6     Frances Franco, Zachary attended Gonzales Elementary School, where
 1-7     he volunteered his time with the special needs class, attained
 1-8     placement on the A/B honor roll, participated with the drama club,
 1-9     and was a favorite among his fifth-grade classmates; his interests
1-10     also included tae kwon do, and he had earned a first-degree black
1-11     belt in the discipline; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Dedicated to living his unwavering faith, this
1-13     exceptional young Texan displayed a maturity beyond his years; he
1-14     was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Odessa, where he
1-15     participated in the Kids-4-Life children's ministry, choir, and
1-16     Bible drill and volunteered in the children's special needs Sunday
1-17     school class; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Zachary brought joy and inspiration into the lives
1-19     of his family and friends with his loving spirit and his generous
1-20     heart, and during his short time here, he reminded us that the
1-21     ability to give and inspire love is not limited by age or time; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say good-bye
1-23     to one so young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember that
1-24     while Zachary's time here was all too brief, his life positively
 2-1     affected all those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Zachary Franco and extend
 2-4     deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his parents,
 2-5     Toby and Frances Franco; to his brothers, Joshua T. and Tomas A.
 2-6     Franco; to his grandparents, Florentino and Esperanza Franco and
 2-7     Hipolito and Esperanza Hernandez; and to the many other relatives
 2-8     and friends of this cherished child; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
2-11     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Zachary
2-12     Franco.
                                                                        West
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 905 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 18, 2001.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House