Bill Text: TX HR11 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 1st Special Session | Introduced


Bill Title: In memory of Parker Mason Coogan of Kingwood.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-07-09 - Referred to Resolutions Calendars [HR11 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR11-Introduced.html
  87S10653 JRI-D
 
  By: Huberty H.R. No. 11
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Parker Mason Coogan of
  Kingwood were deeply saddened by his untimely death on April 27,
  2021, at the age of 23; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Houston on May 28, 1997, Parker Coogan was
  the treasured son of Tim and Amy Coogan, and he grew up with a
  brother, Alex, and a sister, McKenna; a multisport athlete, he was a
  standout football player at Kingwood High School, and his teammates
  selected him as captain before his senior season; he received many
  honors, including First-Team All-District Offensive Line and
  First-Team Academic All-State; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Coogan went on to attend Columbia University,
  where he graduated in May 2020 with a bachelor's degree in financial
  economics; he was a star player on the football team, earning spots
  on the All-Ivy League Third Team and Columbia Lions All-Decade
  Team; excelling off the field as well, he was named to the dean's
  list multiple times, and he organized an annual charity fundraiser;
  after graduation, he began work in securitized product sales at
  Barclays Investment Bank in New York; and
         WHEREAS, A true gentle giant, Mr. Coogan was a loyal friend
  who made everyone around him feel included; admired for his strong
  work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, he was passionate about
  technology and liked to build computers; despite his many
  accomplishments, he was beloved for his humility, as well as for his
  generosity and wonderful sense of humor; and
         WHEREAS, Although the loss of one so full of promise brings
  tremendous heartache, Parker Coogan immeasurably enriched the
  lives of all who had the good fortune to share in his love and
  friendship, and they will forever carry him close in their hearts;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Parker Mason Coogan and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
  his family: to his parents, Tim and Amy Coogan; to his brother,
  Alex; to his sister, McKenna; to his grandparents, Jack and Jill
  Coogan, Jan and Doty Olson, and Kit and Nick Donwen; to his aunts
  and uncles, Tiffany Coogan Abraham, Tyler Coogan, Kelly and Kevin
  Krenzke, Alecia and Chip Cunningham, Etienne and Kevin Olson, Kay
  and Joe Coogan, and Bob Coogan; and to his other relatives and many
  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 Parker
  Coogan.
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