SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1099
	In Memory
	of
	Gregory Steven Spaw
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas mourns the
	untimely passing on November 5, 2012, of Gregory Steven Spaw, the
	beloved youngest child of Steve Spaw and Secretary of the Senate
	Patsy Spaw; and
	WHEREAS, The death of a child is an unfathomable tragedy
	that forever alters the family and loved ones left behind;
	whether the child is four or 40, their premature passing leaves a
	void in the lives of those near and dear to them that cannot be
	filled; yet their death can also cause us to remember and
	reflect--on the cherished memories they created, on the lessons
	they taught us, and on the influence they still have on our daily
	lives despite their physical absence; and
	WHEREAS, Greg Spaw was born in Austin on April 4, 1972, and
	when he was five, the family moved to Elgin; he attended Elgin
	schools and, later, Tarleton State University and Texas A&M
	University; at Elgin High School, he was a noted all-around
	athlete, and in his senior year, he was named to the all-state
	baseball team; and
	WHEREAS, For Greg, baseball was a game not just to play but
	to study and to teach; one of his greatest passions was coaching
	his children, and he used the game to teach his players life
	lessons and to instill in them the benefits of teamwork,
	sacrifice, and camaraderie; Greg was unfailingly positive with
	his players, preferring to build them up with words of
	encouragement rather than tear them down with criticism; and
	WHEREAS, Greg took the same loving approach with his
	family, to whom he was steadfastly devoted; in all the things he
	did, he sought to make his home a safe and joyous one for his
	family; they were the center of his life, and the happiness he
	brought them and the memories they shared will live forever in
	the hearts of his beloved wife, Becky, and their seven children,
	Tyler, Taylor, Jackie, Caleb, Trinity, Gregory, and Cadie; and
	WHEREAS, Greg was a special person, and people were easily
	drawn to him due to his natural charisma; the twinkle in his eye,
	his disarmingly quick grin, and his firm handshake and warm
	"howdy" endeared him to everyone he met; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved by his friends and respected by his
	co-workers, he was a genuine and kindhearted person who truly
	loved helping others and always made time for them; a true Aggie,
	he was a man of deep conviction whose word was his bond, and he
	worked hard to teach his children the value of honesty; and
	WHEREAS, Greg had a strong appreciation for the simple
	things in life; a bear of a man with incredible strength, he
	enjoyed the outdoors and found great beauty in the natural
	world--he loved animals, flowers and trees, hay meadows, and the
	spring rain; and
	WHEREAS, Though Greg's time on this earth was too short, he
	left an imprint on the world that will not be forgotten by his
	parents, by his wife, children, and grandchildren, by his three
	siblings and their spouses, and by all those who were blessed to
	know him and to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincerest condolences to our bereaved
	Secretary of the Senate, Patsy Spaw, and the entire family and
	other loved ones of Gregory Steven Spaw and join them in grieving
	his absence and in celebrating his life and legacy; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	them as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
	and that when the Senate of the 83rd Legislature adjourns sine
	die this day, it do so in memory of Greg Spaw.
	Eltife, Whitmire
	Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez
	Campbell Hegar Schwertner
	Carona Hinojosa Seliger
	Davis Huffman Taylor
	Deuell Lucio Uresti
	Duncan Nelson Van de Putte
	Ellis Nichols Watson
	Estes Patrick West
	Fraser Paxton Williams
	Garcia Zaffirini
	Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 27, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate