Bill Text: TX HR230 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 230

Bill Title: In memory of George Stidworthy Fox Jr. of Killeen.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-10 - Reported enrolled [HR230 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR230-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 230



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
	memories of George Stidworthy Fox Jr. of Killeen, who passed away on
	July 28, 2022, at the age of 69; and
	WHEREAS, The son of George Stidworthy and Jean May Fox,
	George Fox was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on December 11, 1952,
	and he grew up with the companionship of his brother, William; he
	attended Forrest Avenue High School and later went on to graduate
	from North Texas State Teachers College, which is now known as the
	University of North Texas, with a degree in business; in 1970, he
	joined the U.S. Army and faithfully served his country for more than
	21 years; a veteran of the Gulf War, he retired in 1991 as a chief
	warrant officer 3; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his career in the military, Mr. Fox
	was a state-certified animal cruelty investigator, working with
	local, county, and state officials to ensure the humane treatment
	of animals; as a staunch advocate for animal rights, he enforced
	animal-friendly laws, educated the public on animal rights issues,
	and supported strong adoption efforts; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fox enjoyed the love and support of his wife,
	Susan, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more
	than five decades; he took great pride in their son, Eric, and with
	the passing years, he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to
	include his grandson, Cole; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a proud veteran, George
	Fox Jr. left behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all who
	held him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George Stidworthy Fox
	Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
	wife, Susan K. Fox; to his son, Eric Fox; to his daughter-in-law,
	Sara Fox; to his grandson, Cole Fox; to his brother, William Fox;
	and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George Fox.

	Buckley

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 230 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House