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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close with the passing of Lieutenant Christopher Todd Askew of the |
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Westlake Fire Department on May 12, 2019, at the age of 53; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 6, 1966, |
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to Jay and Ruthann Askew, Chris Askew grew up with the companionship |
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of a brother, Bart; he graduated from MacArthur High School in |
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Irving, where he was a standout athlete in baseball, football, and |
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basketball; in 1990, he earned his degree in business management |
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from Texas A&M University; and |
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Askew was a decorated fire officer who |
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rendered 15 years of service to the people of Westlake; he was |
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respected and beloved by his fellow crew members, many of whom he |
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mentored, and his accolades included five Phoenix Awards, three |
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Unit Citation Awards, and a Medal of Valor; he also earned |
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certifications as a master firefighter, fire investigator, |
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hazardous materials technician, and swift water rescue swimmer, to |
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name but a few of his credentials; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his work with the fire department, |
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Lieutenant Askew held a real estate broker's license; a former |
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professional golfer, he retained his passion for golfing into his |
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later years and further enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and |
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going fishing; and |
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WHEREAS, This caring family man was blessed with the love and |
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support of his wife, Jennifer Lange Askew, throughout their 25 |
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years of marriage; he took immense pride in his children, Luke and |
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Lauren, and he was fond of visiting his ranch and taking summer |
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trips with his loved ones to Colorado; devoted to his faith, he |
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attended Emmaus Catholic Parish in Lakeway; and |
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant Chris Askew was an inspiration to all who |
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were fortunate enough to know him, and he leaves behind an example |
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of courage, kindness, and commitment to duty and family that will |
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long be treasured; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lieutenant |
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Christopher Todd Askew and extend sincere condolences to his loved |
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ones and his crew at the Westlake Fire Department; and, be it |
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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 Lieutenant |
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Chris Askew. |