SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 828
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Kristin Elizabeth McLain
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Kristin Elizabeth
  McLain, who died April 27, 2015, at the age of 46; and
         WHEREAS, Kristin McLain was born on February 10, 1969, in
  Colorado Springs; she grew up at a boys' camp in Florissant,
  Colorado, where she developed a passion for horses and a deep
  love of the outdoors; and
         WHEREAS, She earned a degree in equine science at Colorado
  State University and spent several years training horses
  throughout the country; her desire to help others led her back to
  school, and she earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing at
  the University of Northern Colorado; and
         WHEREAS, She began her nursing career by serving in the
  emergency room at the Denver Health Medical Center, and she soon
  became inspired to pursue a career as a rescue flight nurse;
  after several years of working with Flight for Life of Colorado,
  she moved to Austin to serve with Star Flight, Travis County's
  aerial emergency medical service; and
         WHEREAS, She handled the responsibilities of a Star Flight
  nurse with the utmost skill and dedication, and she was greatly
  admired by her peers for her remarkable energy and tenacity, her
  enthusiastic team spirit, and her courage and compassion; her
  life was tragically cut short while she was performing her duties
  during a helicopter rescue mission; and
 
         WHEREAS, Kristin McLain was the devoted wife of Winston
  Merrill, with whom she shared a great love for the outdoors and
  athletics; she was a true hero who was beloved by many, and she
  leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
  were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Kristin Elizabeth McLain; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Kristin McLain.
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 18, 2015, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate