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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family, friends, and admirers are joining together |
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to celebrate Nate Oxford Day on February 15, 2013, in honor of a |
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courageous young boy who lost his battle with cancer on January 28 |
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at the age of six; and |
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WHEREAS, Nate Oxford of Fate was diagnosed with cancer a few |
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months shy of his third birthday; although the disease would |
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ultimately claim his life, he never let it diminish his spirit or |
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his determination; he bravely endured multiple rounds of |
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chemotherapy and several surgeries, always maintaining a buoyant |
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sense of optimism as he outlived his doctors' expectations time and |
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time again; and |
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WHEREAS, Along the way, this inspiring young Texan's bright |
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smile and sense of humor in the face of adversity endeared him to |
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thousands of supporters across the nation, who dubbed themselves |
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"Nate's Mates"; they rallied around his family for more than four |
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years and organized a 5k fund-raiser for the boy's treatments, |
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during which Nate, sporting his "number 1" race bib, surprised |
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everyone by clearing the finish line; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his many friends and admirers, Nate |
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drew comfort and encouragement from his loving parents, Wes and |
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Jackie Oxford, and his brothers, Jake and Luke; always warmhearted, |
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he had an uncanny ability to lift the spirits of others with a joke |
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or a simple act of kindness; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Nate Oxford's time on this earth was far |
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too brief, he left an indelible mark on his community and will |
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forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all those who knew |
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and loved him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Nate Oxford, |
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recognize his birthday on February 15, 2013, as Nate Oxford Day, and |
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extend sincere sympathy to his relatives and many friends; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House |
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of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Nate |
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Oxford. |