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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by |
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the family and friends of Clayton David Winkles of Arlington, a |
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remarkable young man whose life was cut tragically short on March |
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26, 2017, at the age of 18; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on December 28, 1998, Clayton Winkles was the |
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pride and joy of his parents, Allan and Tracy Winkles; a senior at |
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Arlington High School, he pitched for the Colts baseball team and |
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hoped to have a career one day as either a baseball player or game |
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warden; in addition, he belonged to the school's bass fishing club |
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and the FFA, and he cherished the many friendships he formed with |
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his classmates; and |
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WHEREAS, Strong in his faith, Mr. Winkles was actively |
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involved in Young Life and in the youth group at Gospel City Church, |
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and he demonstrated his commitment to his beliefs by lending a |
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helping hand to anyone in need; along with his devoted parents, his |
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circle of loved ones included his brother, Connor, and he also |
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enjoyed the companionship of his dog, Cutter; and |
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WHEREAS, Although the loss of one so full of promise brings |
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tremendous heartache, Clayton Winkles was a blessing in the lives |
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of those who were fortunate enough to know him, and this kind and |
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caring young man will remain forever in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Clayton David |
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Winkles and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his |
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passing; 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 Clayton |
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Winkles. |
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Tinderholt |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2406 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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