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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately convey the sorrow felt at |
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the tragic death of Ronald Sanderson of Tow on July 5, 2013, at the |
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age of 41; and |
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WHEREAS, A volunteer firefighter, Mr. Sanderson died in a |
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fire at his home, after bravely reentering the burning house to |
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ensure the safety of his wife and children, who survived; and |
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WHEREAS, Ronald Sanderson was born in Levelland on September |
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21, 1971, to Carolynn and Marvin Sanderson; he was a dedicated |
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member of the Tow Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years, during |
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which time he served as captain, assistant chief, and vice |
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president; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Sanderson delighted in riding his motorcycle, |
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and he gave generously of his time and energy to his many friends; |
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in all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his |
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wife, Tiffany, and he was the proud father of five children, |
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Cheyenne, Cierra, Chayse, Hayden, and Colt; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying strength, courage, and kindness, |
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Ronald Sanderson dedicated his life to his family and his |
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community, and he will be long remembered with great admiration and |
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affection; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Ronald Sanderson and extend sincere condolences to the members |
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of his family: to his wife, Tiffany Sanderson; to his daughters, |
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Cheyenne Sanderson and Cierra Reede; to his sons, Chayse and Hayden |
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Sanderson and Colt Hodges; to his parents, Carolynn and Marvin |
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Sanderson; to his granddaughter, Renesme Reede; to his sister, |
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Raylene Nowels; to his brothers, Scott Sanderson and his wife, |
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Sharon, and John Sanderson and his wife, Peggy; to his |
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half-brother, Clint Sanderson, and his wife, Darla; to his |
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grandmother, Evelynn Jephcott; and to his other relatives and |
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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 do so in memory of Ronald |
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Sanderson. |
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Hilderbran |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 108 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on July 25, 2013. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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