H.R. No. 186
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The passing of Joel Howard Ihms of Dallas on January
  25, 2009, at the age of 30, has deeply saddened all those who were
  fortunate enough to know him; and
         WHEREAS, A lifelong Texan, Joel Howard Ihms graduated from
  Highland Park High School in Dallas in 1996 and is warmly remembered
  by his fellow classmates and teachers; and
         WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms was gifted with a remarkable
  singing voice and used his ability to bring joy to all who knew him;
  and
         WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms was, at the time of his joining, the
  youngest-ever member of the Turtle Creek Chorale, the
  world-renowned, Dallas-based men's choir that has brought
  recognition and honor to Texas through performances around the
  world; and
         WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms enriched the lives of all who knew
  him with his kindness, humor, generosity, and selfless spirit and
  will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of his family and
  friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joel Howard Ihms and
  extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and his 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joel Howard
  Ihms.
 
  Veasey
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 186 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on January 27, 2009.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House