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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 428
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In Memory |
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Willie Moses Simmons |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Elgin in mourning the loss of Willie Moses Simmons |
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III, whose life was tragically cut short on April 18, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Austin on January 1, 2003, Willie Simmons |
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was a cherished son of Vanissa Penson and Willie Simmons Jr. and |
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brother to Sharissa, Destiny, Sierra, and Joshua; and |
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WHEREAS, Willie was an exceptional student and a talented |
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athlete at Elgin High School, where he served as captain of the |
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varsity football team; he was a three-star outside linebacker, and |
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he had turned down multiple collegiate recruitment offers and made |
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plans to hone his skills at the University of North Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Willie faithfully attended |
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weekly Bible study at First Baptist Church in Elgin; he was a |
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gentle spirit who inspired others through his sincere love of |
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family and through the kindness he bestowed on friends and |
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strangers alike; and |
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WHEREAS, This bright and gifted young man was a beloved |
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member of the Elgin community; he enriched the lives of all who |
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knew him, and he leaves behind memories that will live on in the |
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hearts of his many friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Willie Moses Simmons III; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Willie Simmons III. |
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Eckhardt |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 17, 2021, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |