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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The family and friends of Christopher "Chris" Jake |
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Stone of Santa Fe, Texas, suffered an incalculable loss with his |
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death on May 18, 2018, at the age of 17; and |
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WHEREAS, Chris Stone demonstrated extraordinary bravery |
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during the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, where eight |
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students and two teachers lost their lives; Chris used his body to |
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barricade a door in his classroom, preventing the gunman from |
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entering and protecting the classmates who were sheltering |
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alongside him; he passed away at the scene after being shot by the |
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gunman; in tribute to his valiant actions, he was posthumously |
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recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Young Hero |
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Award, one of the nation's highest commendations for youth; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Webster on October 19, 2000, Chris Stone was |
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the beloved son of Christopher and Rosie Stone and the brother of |
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two sisters, Angelica and Mercedes; a junior at Santa Fe High |
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School, Chris was a member of the junior varsity football and |
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ultimate Frisbee teams; he was known as a kind, affectionate, and |
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fun-loving young man who brightened the world for everyone around |
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him; and |
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WHEREAS, In the words of John 15:13, "There is no greater love |
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than to lay down one's life for one's friends"; Chris Stone will |
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forever be remembered for the remarkable selflessness and courage |
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that he demonstrated in the final moments of his life, as well as |
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for the joy, laughter, and companionship that he shared with his |
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loved ones; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the life of Christopher Jake Stone and honor |
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the heroism of this remarkable young Texan; 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 Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Chris Stone. |