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