H.C.R. No. 265

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the untimely death of Willie Gray Sapp of Paris, Texas, who passed away on May 17, 2009, at the age of 23; and

WHEREAS, Born on January 2, 1986, to Danny and Suzi Broadus Sapp in Danbury, North Carolina, Willie Sapp was a loving brother and a treasured son and grandson; he worked as a bricklayer and was a member of Emberson Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Although his time on this earth ended far too soon, Willie Sapp brought much joy into the lives of his loved ones, and he will forever be remembered with great tenderness and affection by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the memory of Willie Gray Sapp and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his father, Danny Sapp; to his mother, Suzi Broadus; to his brother, Jason Sapp; to his grandmother, Earlene Sapp; to his godparents, Gary and Carol McHone; to his aunts and uncles, Iris Gantt, Jackie Davis, Billy Gray and Tony Sapp, and Richard, Ray, and Bryant Broadus; to his great-aunt, Edna Booth; 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 Willie Sapp.

Homer

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 265 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. 265 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on June 1, 2009.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor