H.C.R. No. 264

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the untimely loss of Natalie Rhea Skipworth of Paris, Texas, who passed away on May 16, 2009, at the age of 25; and

WHEREAS, Born on November 1, 1983, to Pam and Raymond Skipworth in Lewisville, Natalie Skipworth was a caring mother to her daughter, Kaylee; she had exceptional compassion for others, and her optimism, outgoing personality, and ever-present smile brought joy into the hearts of everyone she met; and

WHEREAS, Although her life came to an end far too soon, this beloved young woman will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who had the good fortune to share in her love and friendship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of Natalie Rhea Skipworth and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Kaylee Nicole Skipworth; to her mother and stepfather, Pam and Mark Boswell; to her father, Raymond Skipworth; to her sisters, Ashley Skipworth, Brittany Boswell, and Amanda Rudd; to her grandparents, John and Mary Madewell, Patricia and Robert Freeman, Nell Boswell, and Judy and Lester Morman; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further

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

Homer

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 264 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2009.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 264 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on June 1, 2009.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor