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  H.R. No. 664
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Lawrence Tyler Francis on
  November 24, 2014, at the age of 29, brought an immeasurable loss to
  the many people who were fortunate enough to share in the life of
  this extraordinary young Texan; and
         WHEREAS, Born in El Paso on March 6, 1985, to Rick and Ginger
  Francis, Tyler Francis graduated with a bachelor's degree in
  organizational communication from The University of Texas at El
  Paso and subsequently earned an MBA from Texas Tech University in
  2011; and
         WHEREAS, The son of a bank chairman and the grandson of a
  former El Paso mayor, Mr. Francis surprised many when he chose to
  pursue a career in aviation; he developed a passion for flying early
  on, building radio-controlled airplanes at the age of 10 and
  purchasing his first plane in graduate school; he gained invaluable
  experience working at Blue Feather Aero, a fixed-base operator at
  the Doña Ana County International Jetport in Santa Teresa, New
  Mexico, and he bought the company in December 2012, renaming it
  Francis Aviation; under his leadership, the enterprise thrived and
  quickly expanded its operations to the Las Cruces International
  Airport; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Francis further distinguished himself through
  his contributions to his community; he served on the boards of the
  Doña Ana County International Jetport, the War Eagles Air Museum,
  and the Amigo Airsho and on the Boy Scouts of America Yucca Council;
  he was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the
  General Society of Mayflower Descendants; and
         WHEREAS, Always eager for a new challenge or adventure,
  Mr. Francis enjoyed countless hours of hiking, camping, and skiing,
  and he looked back on his climb past Advanced Base Camp on Mount
  Everest as one of his most exhilarating experiences; his enthusiasm
  and positive outlook called forth the best in everyone around him,
  and his warmth, kind spirit, and natural charm seldom failed to
  brighten their days; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Francis devoted himself to a wide range of
  pursuits, but he treasured the moments he spent with his family
  above all else; on October 30, 2013, he exchanged wedding vows with
  the love of his life, Sara Paben; their relationship was a source of
  much happiness and fulfillment to him, and he was anticipating the
  arrival of their first child, Tyler Elizabeth-Jean Francis, in
  March 2015; and
         WHEREAS, Although his years on this earth were far too few,
  the joy that Tyler Francis brought to his loved ones will never be
  forgotten, and the example of his life will forever inspire them to
  seize each day and to reach boldly for their dreams; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Tyler Francis and
  extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
  wife, Sara Francis; to his parents, Rick and Ginger Francis; to his
  sister, Lauren Steinmann, and her husband, John; to his
  grandparents, Doris and Rollo Gurss and Marilyn and Larry Francis;
  to his parents-in-law, Nancy and John Paben; and to his many other
  relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tyler
  Francis.
 
  Moody
  Pickett
  Márquez
  González
  Blanco
 
 
Straus Guerra Otto
 
Allen Guillen Paddie
 
Alonzo Gutierrez Parker
 
Alvarado Harless Paul
 
Anchia Hernandez Peña
 
Anderson of Dallas Herrero Phelan
 
Anderson of McLennan Howard Phillips
 
Ashby Huberty Pickett
 
Aycock Hughes Price
 
Bell Hunter Raney
 
Blanco Isaac Raymond
 
Bohac Israel Reynolds
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Riddle
 
Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rinaldi
 
Burkett Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Burns Keough Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burrows King of Hemphill Romero, Jr.
 
Button King of Parker Rose
 
Canales King of Taylor Sanford
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Schaefer
 
Clardy Klick Schofield
 
Coleman Koop Shaheen
 
Collier Krause Sheets
 
Cook Kuempel Sheffield
 
Craddick Landgraf Simmons
 
Crownover Larson Simpson
 
Dale Laubenberg Smith
 
Darby Leach Smithee
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Spitzer
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Springer
 
Deshotel Lucio III Stephenson
 
Dukes Márquez Stickland
 
Dutton Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Elkins Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
 
Faircloth McClendon Tinderholt
 
Fallon Menéndez Turner of Collin
 
Farias Metcalf Turner of Harris
 
Farney Meyer Turner of Tarrant
 
Farrar Miles VanDeaver
 
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villalba
 
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
 
Frank Moody Walle
 
Frullo Morrison White of Bell
 
Galindo Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
 
Geren Murphy Workman
 
Giddings Murr Wray
 
Goldman Naishtat Wu
 
Gonzales Nevárez Zedler
 
González Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 664 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on February 24, 2015.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House