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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss |
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with the passing of Keaton Brooks of Dallas on February 15, 2025, at |
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the age of 16; and |
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WHEREAS, The cherished son of Jeff and Alaina Brooks, Keaton |
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Brooks was born on February 27, 2008, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of his sister, Farren; he fiercely loved his family, |
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and his circle of support also included his girlfriend, Maci; |
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moreover, he pursued his passions for music, movies, food, and |
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history, and he adored his dogs, Spider, Bingo, and Crockett; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks was a student at Highland Park High |
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School; he cultivated lasting friendships, and he endeared himself |
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to his classmates and teachers with his sharp wit, clever sense of |
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humor, and beautiful smile; demonstrating great resilience, he |
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overcame a number of challenges and had secured his first job; and |
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WHEREAS, Although his time on this earth was far too brief, |
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Keaton Brooks touched the lives of everyone around him in ways |
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beyond measure, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their |
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hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Keaton Brooks and |
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extend profound condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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parents, Jeff and Alaina Brooks; to his sister, Farren; to his |
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grandparents, Jayne Harrington and Byron and Rose Brooks; to his |
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uncles, Chris and Jason; to his aunts, April and Tonya; and to his |
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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 Keaton |
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Brooks. |