86R28477 ST-D
 
  By: Goodwin H.R. No. 1397
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A radiant and meaningful life drew to a close with
  the passing of Dr. Michael James Babineaux of Austin on October 29,
  2018, at the age of 36; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Wallace and Joyce Babineaux, Mike
  Babineaux was born on February 25, 1982, in Lafayette, Louisiana,
  where he grew up with the companionship of a sister, Angela; a
  focused and determined young man, he earned a bachelor's degree in
  microbiology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2004,
  and he went on to complete medical school at Louisiana State
  University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2008; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Babineaux subsequently joined The University of
  Texas Medical Branch for his internal medicine internship and
  residency, serving as chief resident; in 2016, he completed his
  gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship and moved to Austin,
  where he worked as a board certified gastroenterologist at Baylor
  Scott & White Medical Center; committed to providing skilled and
  compassionate care, he was held in high esteem by his patients and
  colleagues alike; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Dr. Babineaux was a devoted family
  man; he shared a rewarding marriage with his beloved wife, Andria,
  and he was the proud father of three children, Jesse, Jolie, and
  Jiselle, who was born shortly after his passing; in his leisure
  time, he enjoyed playing golf and working on carpentry projects
  around his home; and
         WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature, a keen
  sense of humor, and a joyous zest for life, Dr. Michael Babineaux
  brightened the world for all who knew him, and they will forever
  hold him close 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 Dr. Michael James
  Babineaux and extend deepest sympathy to all who mourn his passing;
  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 Michael
  Babineaux.