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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their |
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memories of George Stidworthy Fox Jr. of Killeen, who passed away on |
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July 28, 2022, at the age of 69; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of George Stidworthy and Jean May Fox, |
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George Fox was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on December 11, 1952, |
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and he grew up with the companionship of his brother, William; he |
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attended Forrest Avenue High School and later went on to graduate |
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from North Texas State Teachers College, which is now known as the |
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University of North Texas, with a degree in business; in 1970, he |
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joined the U.S. Army and faithfully served his country for more than |
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21 years; a veteran of the Gulf War, he retired in 1991 as a chief |
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warrant officer 3; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his career in the military, Mr. Fox |
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was a state-certified animal cruelty investigator, working with |
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local, county, and state officials to ensure the humane treatment |
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of animals; as a staunch advocate for animal rights, he enforced |
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animal-friendly laws, educated the public on animal rights issues, |
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and supported strong adoption efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Fox enjoyed the love and support of his wife, |
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Susan, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more |
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than five decades; he took great pride in their son, Eric, and with |
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the passing years, he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to |
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include his grandson, Cole; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a proud veteran, George |
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Fox Jr. left behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all who |
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held him dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George Stidworthy Fox |
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Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Susan K. Fox; to his son, Eric Fox; to his daughter-in-law, |
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Sara Fox; to his grandson, Cole Fox; to his brother, William Fox; |
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and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it 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 George Fox. |
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Buckley |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 230 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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