Bill Text: TX HR1152 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1152 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Samantha Elizabeth Dean of the Kyle Police Department.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-24 - Reported enrolled [HR1152 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR1152-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1152



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache
	caused by the untimely death of Samantha Elizabeth Dean of the Kyle
	Police Department on February 4, 2015, at the age of 29; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Kelvin Dwane Dean and Kimberly Anne
	Dean, Samantha Dean was born in Nuremberg, Germany, on May 12, 1985;
	the family moved to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, when she was six, and later
	lived in Fort Drum, New York, before settling in San Antonio; as a
	student at Judson High School, she played varsity tennis and made
	many strong friendships with her teammates; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Dean went on to attend The University of
	Texas--San Antonio, where she was a proud member of Alpha Kappa
	Alpha; she was president of her chapter, and she volunteered
	tirelessly for children's organizations with her sorority sisters;
	diagnosed with a sarcoma in her elbow, she continued going to class
	every day during radiation and chemotherapy treatments, and she
	completed her bachelor's degree in liberal arts and public policy
	on time; she subsequently earned a master's degree in forensic
	psychology at John Jay University in New York; and
	WHEREAS, Determined to embark on a career protecting others,
	Ms. Dean wanted to become a police officer, but her bout with cancer
	had left her with a disability; she joined the Kyle Police
	Department as a civilian and became a victim services coordinator,
	helping abused women and children and those affected by violence; a
	talented professional with a warm and bubbly personality, she won
	the respect, admiration, and affection of her colleagues and
	members of the public, and she was instrumental in ensuring that all
	officers on patrol were trained to properly assist victims of
	domestic violence; and
	WHEREAS, This vibrant young woman was expecting the birth of
	a daughter, to be named Madeline; she was devoted to her family,
	including her little sister, Taylor; and
	WHEREAS, Although her passing has brought an immense loss to
	the community she served, those who were fortunate enough to know
	Samantha Dean will forever treasure their memories of her radiant
	smile and continue to find inspiration in her courage, kindness,
	and compassion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Samantha Elizabeth
	Dean and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to
	her father, Kelvin Dwane Dean; to her mother, Kimberly Anne Dean; to
	her sister, Taylor Alexandra Dean; and to her other relatives and
	many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House
	of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Samantha
	Dean.

	Isaac

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1152 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 19, 2015.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House