SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 985

In Memory

of

Bailey Marie Keller

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Bailey Marie Keller, who died on May 10, 2009, at the age of 11; and

WHEREAS, Bailey Marie Keller was born on July 2, 1997; she was a wonderful little girl who enriched the lives of all who knew her with her love and compassion, her warmth and kindness, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and

WHEREAS, She was a beloved daughter, sister, and granddaughter, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and her many friends; and

WHEREAS, While her family mourns the death of this precious little girl, may their hearts be filled with the memory of the joy she brought into their lives and the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Bailey Marie Keller: her parents, Amy and Jay Keller; her brother, Zachary Keller; her grandparents, Lydia and Robert Hardy and Gloria and Dee Keller; and her aunts and uncles, Alison and Andrew DeCristofaro and Lara and Mike Sterns; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 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 Bailey Marie Keller.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 23, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate