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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot diminish the pain of a young life ended |
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too soon, and it is with great sadness that we join the family and |
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friends of Christopher Aaron Pichon II of Houston in mourning his |
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passing on September 18, 2006, at the age of 14; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on December 8, 1991, Mr. Pichon was a sophomore |
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in the Engineering Program at Booker T. Washington High School and |
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was a member of the National Junior Honor Society and the junior |
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varsity football team; in addition, he was a valued parishioner of |
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, and he gave of his time and |
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talents as a member of the Altar Servers, the Ambassadors of Christ, |
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the People to People Student Ambassador Program, and the Jr. |
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Knights of Saint Peter Claver (KPC); and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Pichon's involvement with the KPC included |
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service as the recording secretary, inner/outer guard, |
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parliamentarian, and treasurer of his local chapter; he officiated |
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as treasurer and president of the state organization, and in these |
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pivotal roles, he inspired countless individuals with his |
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leadership and was instrumental in the success of a number of |
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projects benefiting those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Mr. Pichon has ended a life |
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filled with promise, but his loved ones may take a measure of |
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comfort in knowing that his accomplishments, his love and |
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friendship, and his service to others will not be forgotten; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Christopher Aaron |
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Pichon II and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: |
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to his parents, Christopher and Sonya Pichon; to his siblings, |
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Cambrian and Cortney; to his grandparents, Percy and Margie Pichon, |
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Eugene and Katie McAfee, and Billy and Faye Morgan; and to his many |
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other relatives and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of |
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Christopher Aaron Pichon II. |