Bill Text: TX HR1379 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Maranda Gail Mathis of Uvalde.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-02 - Reported enrolled [HR1379 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR1379-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1379 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Maranda Gail Mathis of Uvalde | ||
| on May 24, 2022, at the age of 11, brought an unimaginable loss to | ||
| the many people who loved and cherished her; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Maranda Mathis was born in Gainesville, Florida, on | ||
| May 6, 2011, to Deanna Gornto and Brian Mathis Jr.; she grew up with | ||
| the companionship of a brother, Bruce, and she was further blessed | ||
| with the affectionate support of her grandfather and | ||
| great-grandmother and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Shy and sweet, Maranda enjoyed spending time | ||
| outdoors, where her pursuits included collecting rocks, shells, and | ||
| feathers; she had a kind heart, an engaging smile, and a vivid | ||
| imagination, and she often expressed her love for unicorns and | ||
| mermaids, particularly those that were her favorite colors, purple | ||
| and pink; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth was far too brief, | ||
| Maranda Gail Mathis was a ray of light in the lives of those who held | ||
| her dear, and they will never forget the abundant happiness that she | ||
| brought to them; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maranda Gail Mathis | ||
| and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her | ||
| parents, Deanna Gornto and Brian Mathis Jr.; to her grandfather, | ||
| Brian Mathis Sr.; to her great-grandmother, Margie Mathis; to her | ||
| brother, Bruce Mathis; to her aunts, Angela Turner, Pamela Lucas, | ||
| Jean Gornto, Barbara Miller, and Carol Miller; to her uncles, | ||
| Melvin Mathis, Ted Gornto Sr., Quinten Mathis, James D. Miller, and | ||
| Greg Garland; to her numerous cousins; and to the countless others | ||
| in Uvalde and beyond who mourn her passing; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Maranda | ||
| Mathis. | ||
| King of Uvalde | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1379 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on May 2, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
