|
|
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 475
|
|
|
In Memory |
|
of |
|
Austin Theron Dixon |
|
|
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
|
citizens of Edgewood in mourning the loss of Austin Theron Dixon, |
|
who died February 19, 2007, at the age of 18; and |
|
WHEREAS, Austin Dixon was born October 20, 1988, in |
|
Corpus Christi to Don and Leslie Dixon; he moved with his family |
|
to Edgewood in 1994; and |
|
WHEREAS, Austin joined the Cub Scouts and became grand |
|
champion several times in the Pinewood Derby Races; he enjoyed |
|
fishing, hunting, and bow fishing, and was a certified scuba |
|
diver; and |
|
WHEREAS, Austin was a senior at Edgewood High School, where |
|
he was beloved by his classmates and was a member of the National |
|
Honor Society; a highly talented athlete, he was quarterback on |
|
the football team and was a pitcher on the baseball team; and |
|
WHEREAS, Austin played on three Texas Teenage Baseball |
|
League championship teams; in honor of his athletic accomplishments, |
|
he was named All County Pitcher and 2nd team All State All Academic |
|
in football for the 2006-2007 season; and |
|
WHEREAS, A young man of strength and courage who was noted |
|
for his generosity and sense of humor, Austin gave unselfishly |
|
to others, and his engaging personality, his enthusiasm, and his |
|
confident spirit will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and |
|
WHEREAS, Austin was a devoted son and brother, and he leaves |
|
behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family and |
|
many friends; now, therefore, be it |
|
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
|
80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
|
family of Austin Dixon: his parents, Don and Leslie Poynter Dixon; |
|
his sister, Ashley; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Poynter |
|
and Virginia Dixon; and, be it further |
|
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
|
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy |
|
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this |
|
day, it do so in memory of Austin Theron Dixon. |
|
Deuell |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
President of the Senate |
|
|
|
I hereby certify that the |
|
above Resolution was adopted by |
|
the Senate on March 14, 2007, by a |
|
rising vote. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
Secretary of the Senate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
Member, Texas Senate |