82R11247 JGH-D

By: Landtroop H.R. No. 681

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Honoring the memory of a young Texan who lost her life in a senseless tragedy, the Remember Alex Brown Foundation works to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving; and

WHEREAS, In November 2009, Alex Brown, a senior at Seagraves High School, lost control of her pickup truck when she was texting and died as a result of the injuries she sustained in the accident; and

WHEREAS, This vivacious 17-year-old was a straight-A student and a member of FFA and the basketball team; she also sang soprano and served as the Seagraves Eagles student mascot; and

WHEREAS, In memory of their daughter, Johnny Mac and Jeanne Brown of Wellman created the Remember Alex Brown Foundation, and they travel to high schools across the Lone Star State with the wreckage of their daughter's truck, urging young people to pledge not to text while driving; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Brown and their youngest daughter, Katrina, have also been featured on the ABC television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; this national exposure has helped to take their anti-texting campaign to countless individuals across the country; and

WHEREAS, Through their vital work with the Remember Alex Brown Foundation, the Browns are selflessly sharing the story of their heartbreaking loss to help save the lives of other young people; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Johnny Mac and Jeanne Brown for their establishment of the Remember Alex Brown Foundation in memory of their beloved daughter and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success with spreading their important message; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.