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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The passing of Joel Howard Ihms of Dallas on January |
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25, 2009, at the age of 30, has deeply saddened all those who were |
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fortunate enough to know him; and |
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WHEREAS, a lifelong Texan, Joel Howard Ihms graduated from |
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Highland Park High School in Dallas in 1996, and is warmly |
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remembered by his fellow classmates and teachers; and |
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WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms was gifted with a remarkable |
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singing voice, and used his ability to bring joy to all who knew |
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him; and |
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WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms was, at the time of his joining, the |
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youngest-ever member of the Turtle Creek Chorale, the |
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world-renowned, Dallas-based men's choir that has brought |
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recognition and honor to Texas through performances around the |
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world; and |
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WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms enriched the lives of all who knew |
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him with his kindness, humor, generosity and selfless spirit, and |
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will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of his family and |
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friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joel Howard Ihms and |
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extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and his many |
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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 does so in memory of Joel |
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Howard Ihms. |