SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 347

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to pay tribute to Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia, a distinguished leader and dedicated public servant, on the occasion of her 30th birthday on March 31, 2025, and in recognition of her esteemed relationship as mother of Aurora Joy Rose Amedia, wife of United States Air Force Major Samuel Amedia, and oldest daughter of Senator Angela Paxton and Attorney General Ken Paxton; and

WHEREAS, An alumna of Baylor University, where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, later earning a Masters of Science in Nursing from Texas A & M University and a Masters of Security Studies in Intelligence and Analysis from San Angelo State University; Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia served as a patriotic and accomplished Intelligence Officer in the United States Air Force Special Warfare and Air Force Nurse whose date of rank was July 4, 2017 and who was honorably discharged as a Captain in the United States Air Force on June 15, 2023; she is well known for her work ethic and for her achievements in health care, family support, and pro-life charitable nursing at numerous pregnancy resource centers in Texas and other states; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her 30 impressive years, Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia has remained deeply devoted to her family, and she has cherished the love and support of her husband, Samuel Amedia, along with her precious enthusiastic daughter, Aurora Joy Rose Amedia, and especially her favorite mother, Senator Angela Paxton; and

WHEREAS, Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia is a highly regarded woman and leader who gives generously of her time and energy to community and country and consistently exhibits a deep love of Texas including a prominently displayed tattoo of her beloved state on the back of her left shoulder; her wealth of nursing knowledge has been an invaluable asset to her family who highly value her generous, expert and free medical advice at frequent and often inconvenient times for her; and

WHEREAS, The successful career of Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia is marked by her exemplary decision-making and statesmanship; her support of causes for the betterment of her beloved mother and our state and her work as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Air Force Special Warfare and Air Force Nurse including two selfless deployments to Afghanistan are testaments to her high standards, strong leadership, and commitment to public service, and her loyalty to her country has earned her the highest regard of those she loves and serves; and

WHEREAS, Senator Angela Paxton, an esteemed member of the Texas Senate, is proud to honor her daughter, Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia, for her outstanding contributions to the citizens of Texas and the United States of America on this special day and to pay tribute to Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia for her many accomplishments and for her dedication to family, state and country; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia, for her exceptional achievements and extend to her sincere appreciation and best wishes for a most enjoyable 30th birthday celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia as an expression of the admiration and esteem of the Texas Senate.

Paxton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate