H.R. No. 1589
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
  passing of Jerry Don Spikes of Bryan on April 23, 2023, at the age of
  74; and
         WHEREAS, Jerry Spikes was born on February 9, 1949, and he
  grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Jim, Rickey,
  Sandy, and Dolly; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Spikes shared a rewarding marriage with his
  first wife, Mary Katherine Spikes, and they were the proud parents
  of two children, Rebecca and Cameron; after Mrs. Spikes's passing
  in 2014, he was fortunate enough to find love again with his second
  wife, Melissa; he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
  include two stepsons, Booky and Riley, and six grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Spikes enjoyed hunting,
  fishing, and playing golf, and he was loyal to the Fightin' Texas
  Aggies; and
         WHEREAS, Although Jerry Spikes is greatly missed, memories of
  his warm and generous nature, his infectious smile, and his
  unwavering devotion to his family remain to comfort and inspire
  those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jerry Don Spikes and
  extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Jerry
  Spikes.
 
  Kacal
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1589 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House