SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 478
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  John Andrew Collins
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of The Woodlands in mourning the loss of John Andrew
  Collins, who died March 8, 2009, at the age of 25; and
         WHEREAS, John Andrew Collins was born in Houston on
  September 27, 1983; he attended Glen Loch Elementary School and
  Collins Intermediate School and graduated from The Woodlands
  High School in 2002; he was enrolled at Lone Star College; and
         WHEREAS, He was a faithful and lifelong member of The
  Woodlands United Methodist Church, and he earned the rank of
  Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 772; and
         WHEREAS, Andrew was a bright and thoughtful young man, and
  he enriched the lives of all who knew him with his love, his
  kindness, and his compassion for others; and
         WHEREAS, A dearly loved son, grandson, and brother, Andrew
  brought great joy and happiness to his family, and he leaves
  behind memories that will be treasured forever in their hearts;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of John Andrew Collins: his parents, Cam and Kathy
  Collins; his brother, Austin Collins; and his grandparents, Paul
  and Matalee Smith, Carol Collins, and Violet Collins; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  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 John Andrew Collins.
 
  Williams
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 19, 2009, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate