87S21333 CW-D
 
  By: Morrison H.R. No. 141
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Kelly
  Janette Raley Franklin of Victoria, who passed away on August 14,
  2021, at the age of 51; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of E. J. and Pam Raley, the former Kelly
  Raley was born in Bay City on July 12, 1970; she grew up with a
  sister, Kim, and while in high school, she was a member of the
  Victoriadores drill team; possessed of an adventurous spirit, she
  celebrated her 19th birthday by going bungee jumping, and she
  became an expert on sharks during her time at Texas A&M University
  at Galveston, where she graduated with a degree in marine biology;
  and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Franklin spent many years as a case worker with
  Adult Protective and Child Protective Services, and she further
  served youth as a volunteer with the Court Appointed Special
  Advocates program; changing career paths, she began working
  alongside her mother at an accounting firm, and in 2014, she opened
  her own bookkeeping service; after earning enrolled agent status
  from the Internal Revenue Service, she continued to assist clients
  with their taxes; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Franklin cherished the
  love and support of her family; she took great pride in her three
  children, Skye, David, and Reece, her two grandchildren, Haven
  Raine and Stella Rose, and her "adopted" children, Carsyn, Mason,
  Joey, and Jabe, and she delighted in taking them to concerts, theme
  parks, and the beach; a gifted storyteller, she always found a way
  to make people laugh, and she was also known for her willingness to
  help others; and
         WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Kelly Franklin
  will remember the way she touched their lives with her kindness,
  generosity, and wonderful sense of humor, and she will forever hold
  a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Kelly Janette Raley Franklin and extend deepest condolences to
  her many relatives and friends; 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 Kelly
  Franklin.