H.R. No. 1820

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
	a close with the passing of Lieutenant Christopher Todd Askew of the
	Westlake Fire Department on May 12, 2019, at the age of 53; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 6, 1966,
	to Jay and Ruthann Askew, Chris Askew grew up with the companionship
	of a brother, Bart; he graduated from MacArthur High School in
	Irving, where he was a standout athlete in baseball, football, and
	basketball; in 1990, he earned his degree in business management
	from Texas A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, Lieutenant Askew was a decorated fire officer who
	rendered 15 years of service to the people of Westlake; he was
	respected and beloved by his fellow crew members, many of whom he
	mentored, and his accolades included five Phoenix Awards, three
	Unit Citation Awards, and a Medal of Valor; he also earned
	certifications as a master firefighter, fire investigator,
	hazardous materials technician, and swift water rescue swimmer, to
	name but a few of his credentials; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his work with the fire department,
	Lieutenant Askew held a real estate broker's license; a former
	professional golfer, he retained his passion for golfing into his
	later years and further enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and
	going fishing; and
	WHEREAS, This caring family man was blessed with the love and
	support of his wife, Jennifer Lange Askew, throughout their 25
	years of marriage; he took immense pride in his children, Luke and
	Lauren, and he was fond of visiting his ranch and taking summer
	trips with his loved ones to Colorado; devoted to his faith, he
	attended Emmaus Catholic Parish in Lakeway; and
	WHEREAS, Lieutenant Chris Askew was an inspiration to all who
	were fortunate enough to know him, and he leaves behind an example
	of courage, kindness, and commitment to duty and family that will
	long be treasured; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lieutenant
	Christopher Todd Askew and extend sincere condolences to his loved
	ones and his crew at the Westlake Fire Department; 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 Lieutenant
	Chris Askew.
	Goodwin
	Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Noble
	Allen Guillen Oliverson
	Allison Gutierrez Ortega
	Anchia Harless Pacheco
	Anderson Harris Paddie
	Ashby Hefner Parker
	Bailes Hernandez Patterson
	Beckley Herrero Paul
	Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Perez
	Bell of Montgomery Holland Phelan
	Bernal Howard Price
	Biedermann Huberty Ramos
	Blanco Hunter Raney
	Bohac Israel Raymond
	Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Reynolds
	Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
	Buckley Johnson of Harris Romero, Jr.
	Bucy Kacal Rose
	Burns King of Hemphill Rosenthal
	Burrows King of Parker Sanford
	Button King of Uvalde Schaefer
	Cain Klick Shaheen
	Calanni Krause Sheffield
	Canales Kuempel Sherman, Sr.
	Capriglione Lambert Shine
	Clardy Landgraf Smith
	Cole Lang Smithee
	Coleman Larson Springer
	Collier Leach Stephenson
	Cortez Leman Stickland
	Craddick Longoria Stucky
	Cyrier Lopez Swanson
	Darby Lozano Talarico
	Davis of Dallas Lucio III Thierry
	Davis of Harris Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
	Dean Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
	Deshotel Metcalf Tinderholt
	Dominguez Meyer Toth
	Dutton Meza Turner of Dallas
	Farrar Middleton Turner of Tarrant
	Fierro Miller VanDeaver
	Flynn Minjarez Vo
	Frank Moody Walle
	Frullo Morales White
	Geren Morrison Wilson
	Gervin-Hawkins Muñoz, Jr. Wray
	Goldman Murphy Wu
	González of Dallas Murr Zedler
	González of El Paso Neave Zerwas
	Goodwin Nevárez Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1820 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on May 23, 2019.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House