87R22372 BK-D
 
  By: Reynolds H.R. No. 1323
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The tragic death of George Perry Floyd Jr. on May 25,
  2020, at the age of 46, deeply saddened many people around the
  country and across the world, including his friends and loved ones
  in the State of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, George Floyd was born in Fayetteville, North
  Carolina, on October 14, 1973, to George Perry and Larcenia Jones
  Floyd; when he was just an infant, his family moved to Houston,
  where he was raised in the Cuney Homes housing project in the Third
  Ward neighborhood; as an athletic young man who stood at 6 feet, 7
  inches tall, he emerged as a star football and basketball player at
  Jack Yates High School, where he was on the football team that
  competed for the 1992 state championship; and
         WHEREAS, After graduating in 1993, Mr. Floyd studied at South
  Florida State College before returning to Texas and transferring to
  Texas A&M University-Kingsville; using the nickname "Big Floyd"
  that he had earned during his days as an athlete, he went on to
  collaborate as a freestyle rapper with DJ Screw, an influential
  figure in Houston's hip-hop scene; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd began a new chapter in his life when he
  moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and found work as a truck driver, a
  security guard, and a bouncer; as he had in Houston, he readily
  endeared himself to new friends in the city, where he was known as a
  gentle giant with a broad smile and a contagious sense of humor;
  despite his imposing stature, his genuine kindness shone through in
  his words and actions, especially in the generous way that he
  supported those around him and encouraged them to reach their full
  potential; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd was the loving father of three children,
  Tangie, Gianna, and Tyson; he shared a rewarding relationship with
  his partner, Courteney Ross, and he enjoyed the affection of a large
  extended family; and
         WHEREAS, Although nearly a year has passed since George
  Floyd's death shook the nation, he will forever be remembered not
  only for his profound role in the fight for social justice and
  change but also for uplifting countless people with his love and
  friendship; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George Perry Floyd Jr.
  and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and to all those who
  have mourned alongside them; 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
  Floyd.