Bill Text: TX HR1820 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Lieutenant Christopher Todd Askew of the Westlake Fire Department.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-27 - Reported enrolled [HR1820 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1820-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 1820
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
  a close with the passing of Lieutenant Christopher Todd Askew of the
  Westlake Fire Department on May 12, 2019, at the age of 53; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 6, 1966,
  to Jay and Ruthann Askew, Chris Askew grew up with the companionship
  of a brother, Bart; he graduated from MacArthur High School in
  Irving, where he was a standout athlete in baseball, football, and
  basketball; in 1990, he earned his degree in business management
  from Texas A&M University; and
         WHEREAS, Lieutenant Askew was a decorated fire officer who
  rendered 15 years of service to the people of Westlake; he was
  respected and beloved by his fellow crew members, many of whom he
  mentored, and his accolades included five Phoenix Awards, three
  Unit Citation Awards, and a Medal of Valor; he also earned
  certifications as a master firefighter, fire investigator,
  hazardous materials technician, and swift water rescue swimmer, to
  name but a few of his credentials; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to his work with the fire department,
  Lieutenant Askew held a real estate broker's license; a former
  professional golfer, he retained his passion for golfing into his
  later years and further enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and
  going fishing; and
         WHEREAS, This caring family man was blessed with the love and
  support of his wife, Jennifer Lange Askew, throughout their 25
  years of marriage; he took immense pride in his children, Luke and
  Lauren, and he was fond of visiting his ranch and taking summer
  trips with his loved ones to Colorado; devoted to his faith, he
  attended Emmaus Catholic Parish in Lakeway; and
         WHEREAS, Lieutenant Chris Askew was an inspiration to all who
  were fortunate enough to know him, and he leaves behind an example
  of courage, kindness, and commitment to duty and family that will
  long be treasured; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lieutenant
  Christopher Todd Askew and extend sincere condolences to his loved
  ones and his crew at the Westlake Fire Department; 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 Lieutenant
  Chris Askew.
 
  Goodwin
 
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Noble
 
Allen Guillen Oliverson
 
Allison Gutierrez Ortega
 
Anchia Harless Pacheco
 
Anderson Harris Paddie
 
Ashby Hefner Parker
 
Bailes Hernandez Patterson
 
Beckley Herrero Paul
 
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Perez
 
Bell of Montgomery Holland Phelan
 
Bernal Howard Price
 
Biedermann Huberty Ramos
 
Blanco Hunter Raney
 
Bohac Israel Raymond
 
Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Reynolds
 
Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
 
Buckley Johnson of Harris Romero, Jr.
 
Bucy Kacal Rose
 
Burns King of Hemphill Rosenthal
 
Burrows King of Parker Sanford
 
Button King of Uvalde Schaefer
 
Cain Klick Shaheen
 
Calanni Krause Sheffield
 
Canales Kuempel Sherman, Sr.
 
Capriglione Lambert Shine
 
Clardy Landgraf Smith
 
Cole Lang Smithee
 
Coleman Larson Springer
 
Collier Leach Stephenson
 
Cortez Leman Stickland
 
Craddick Longoria Stucky
 
Cyrier Lopez Swanson
 
Darby Lozano Talarico
 
Davis of Dallas Lucio III Thierry
 
Davis of Harris Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Dean Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
 
Deshotel Metcalf Tinderholt
 
Dominguez Meyer Toth
 
Dutton Meza Turner of Dallas
 
Farrar Middleton Turner of Tarrant
 
Fierro Miller VanDeaver
 
Flynn Minjarez Vo
 
Frank Moody Walle
 
Frullo Morales White
 
Geren Morrison Wilson
 
Gervin-Hawkins Muñoz, Jr. Wray
 
Goldman Murphy Wu
 
González of Dallas Murr Zedler
 
González of El Paso Neave Zerwas
 
Goodwin Nevárez Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1820 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on May 23, 2019.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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