Bill Text: TX HR1078 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Jessica Courtney Duke.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-18 - Reported enrolled [HR1078 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1078-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1078

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the tragic loss of Jessica Courtney Duke, who passed away on January
29, 2021, at the age of 25; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Kathy Duke, Jess Duke was born on
September 12, 1995, in Lewisville and raised in Highland Village;
she grew up with two brothers, Daniel and Cody, and a sister,
Whitney, and she graduated from Marcus High School in Flower Mound
as a member of the Class of 2014; she went on to find great
satisfaction in working with the elderly, especially those in
memory care; and
WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Ms. Duke enjoyed cooking and
baking treats for her loved ones, and she brightened the world for
those around her by sharing her beautiful singing voice; and
WHEREAS, Although her life ended far too soon, those
fortunate enough to have known Jess Duke will remember the way she
touched their lives with her kindness, her warmth, and her
wonderful sense of humor, and she will forever hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jessica Courtney
Duke and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to
her mother, Kathy Duke; to her siblings, Daniel, Cody, and Whitney
Duke; to her "bonus dad," William Travis; to her "bonus sister,"
Dani Travis; to her grandparents, Doug and Ruby Burleson and Marlin
and Glenda Duke; to her aunts and uncles, Brian and Michelle
Burleson and Kevin and Lori Duke; and to her many other relatives
and friends; 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 Jess Duke.
Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1078 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House