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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the |
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passing of Jerry Don Spikes of Bryan on April 23, 2023, at the age of |
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74; and |
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WHEREAS, Jerry Spikes was born on February 9, 1949, and he |
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grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Jim, Rickey, |
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Sandy, and Dolly; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Spikes shared a rewarding marriage with his |
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first wife, Mary Katherine Spikes, and they were the proud parents |
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of two children, Rebecca and Cameron; after Mrs. Spikes's passing |
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in 2014, he was fortunate enough to find love again with his second |
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wife, Melissa; he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to |
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include two stepsons, Booky and Riley, and six grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Spikes enjoyed hunting, |
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fishing, and playing golf, and he was loyal to the Fightin' Texas |
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Aggies; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Jerry Spikes is greatly missed, memories of |
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his warm and generous nature, his infectious smile, and his |
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unwavering devotion to his family remain to comfort and inspire |
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those he leaves behind; 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 Jerry Don Spikes and |
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extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it |
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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 Jerry |
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Spikes. |