H.R. No. 659

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Brooke Leigh Evans-Edwards of Waxahachie on February 16, 2019, at the age of 23, has brought a heartbreaking loss to the family and many friends of this beloved young woman; and

WHEREAS, The former Brooke Leigh Evans was born in Dallas on March 21, 1995; she graduated from Waxahachie High School in 2013, and she was an active member of her community's FFA chapter; after high school, she was employed as a teller at Citizens National Bank and as a post closing agent at Town Square Title; she enjoyed both jobs and treasured the many friendships she made with her colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Evans-Edwards was blessed to share her life with her devoted husband, Tyler James Edwards, and she was delighted to be the mother of a precious son, Easton; she was an avid reader and an animal lover, and with her great passion for music, she took joy in singing and was learning to play both the piano and violin; above all else, she cherished her family and the time she spent with them; and

WHEREAS, Through the love and laughter she shared, Brooke Evans-Edwards made the world a brighter place for all who knew her, and her memory will forever be kept alive in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Brooke Leigh Evans-Edwards and extend deepest condolences to her loved ones; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brooke Evans-Edwards.

Wray

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 659 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House