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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by |
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the family and friends of Mikal "Zane" Walker of Waxahachie, a |
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remarkable young man whose life was cut tragically short on July 3, |
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2017, at the age of 17; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on July 19, 1999, Zane Walker was the |
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cherished son of Stacey and Shane Walker and the brother of Katie |
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Walker; he had recently graduated from Waxahachie High School, |
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where he was a varsity swimmer and a three-year letterman on the |
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Indians soccer team; passionate about sports and outdoor activities |
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of any kind, he volunteered his time as a youth-league soccer |
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referee and as an assistant coach for his sister's soccer team, and |
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he had recently taken a job as a lifeguard; he planned to continue |
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his studies at Texas State University in the fall; and |
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WHEREAS, A young man who embraced life to the fullest, |
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Mr. Walker was also a kind, loyal, and supportive friend; with his |
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lively personality and wonderful sense of humor, he made every |
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occasion all the more memorable, and he was admired by everyone for |
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the determination and fearlessness with which he pursued his goals; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Although his passing leaves a tremendous void, those |
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fortunate enough to have known Zane Walker will never forget the |
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joy, laughter, and love that he shared with them, and they will keep |
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his memory in their hearts forever; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Mikal "Zane" Walker and extend deepest condolences to all those who |
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mourn his passing; 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 Zane |
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Walker. |
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Wray |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 41 was unanimously adopted by a rising |
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vote of the House on August 15, 2017. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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