Bill Text: TX HR406 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 406 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Keith Everest Friend of Grapevine.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-01 - Reported enrolled [HR406 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR406-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 406



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
	temper the profound sadness felt by the loved ones of Keith Everest
	Friend of Grapevine, who passed away on November 8, 2014, at the age
	of 48; and
	WHEREAS, Born to Pat and Julie Friend on September 8, 1966,
	Keith Friend graduated from L. D. Bell High School in Hurst and went
	on to attend Texas State University in San Marcos; he married Lori,
	his high school sweetheart, on July 8, 1989, and the couple settled
	in Grapevine, where they raised their children, Amber and Andrew;
	and
	WHEREAS, A longtime employee of IBM, Mr. Friend was also an
	active volunteer scout leader and committee member with Boy Scout
	Troop 905 in Colleyville, and he was a former den leader for Cub
	Scout Pack 817 in Grapevine; he encouraged his young charges to
	participate in all aspects of the Boy Scout life and motivated them
	to set and achieve personal goals, and through his example, he
	showed them how to be a caring friend and a dedicated leader; even
	as he battled cancer during the last six and a half years of his
	life, he maintained a positive attitude and continued to be
	involved in scouting activities; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his volunteer efforts with the Boy
	Scouts, Mr. Friend enjoyed playing the guitar and sharing his
	musical knowledge with beginning players; he also worked with the
	youth at his church for many years, and he served as a compassionate
	mentor to fellow cancer patients, lending them a sympathetic ear
	and reminding them that they were not alone in their struggles; he
	was unfailingly generous with his time, but most of all, he
	treasured the moments he spent with his loved ones, whose days were
	made brighter by his warmth, humor, and affection; and
	WHEREAS, Although his days on this earth were far too few,
	Keith Friend left an indelible mark in the lives of numerous others,
	and his devotion to his family and to the youth of his community
	will forever inspire all those who had the good fortune to know him;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Keith Everest
	Friend and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
	to his wife, Lori Friend; to his children, Amber and Andrew Friend;
	to his parents, Julie Mason and Pat Friend; to his sister, Elaine
	Christine Lincoln; and to his other relatives, his scout family,
	and all who mourn his passing; 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 Keith
	Friend.

	Capriglione

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 406 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House