H.C.R. No. 171

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately convey the deep sorrow felt at the tragic death of Zane Daniel Newsom of Paris, who passed away on March 10, 2007, at the age of 14; and

WHEREAS, Born on June 15, 1992, in Sulphur Springs, Zane Newsom was a freshman at Roxton High School, where he participated in FFA and was a promising baseball player and rodeo athlete; moreover, he attended the Cowboy Church and was a valued member of its ranch rodeo team; and

WHEREAS, A friend to everyone he met, this fine young Texan impressed others with his exuberance, kindness, and generosity; although his presence will be deeply missed, his memory will forever light the hearts of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of Zane Daniel Newsom and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Greg and Amy Newsom; to his brothers, Lane and Dillon Newsom; to his grandparents, Wanda Smith, Jimmy and Renee Newsom, and Kathy and Dwayne Ballard; to his great-grandparents, Mamie Newsom and Louise and Jewel Cope; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Zane Daniel Newsom.

Homer

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 171 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 13, 2007.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 171 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on May 2, 2007.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor