Bill Text: TX HR478 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Randy Kight of Cypress.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-17 - Reported enrolled [HR478 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR478-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 478
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The life of a respected educator and softball coach
  drew to a close with the passing of Randall Lynn Kight of Cypress on
  February 12, 2023, at the age of 74; and
         WHEREAS, Born in 1948, Randy Kight was the oldest son of James
  and Betty Kight; he attended high school in Beaumont and went on to
  graduate from the University of Houston, where he studied
  journalism and played basketball; and
         WHEREAS, After earning his master's degree, Mr. Kight
  embarked on a rewarding career as a teacher and coach that spanned
  more than 45 years; he worked at Webster Elementary, Spring High
  School, and Westfield High School, where he served as head coach of
  the boys' varsity basketball team, before joining the faculty at
  Cypress Creek High School; there, he took the helm of the girls'
  varsity softball team, and over the course of his outstanding
  tenure, he recorded 400 wins as head coach and guided the Cougars to
  numerous district titles; in 2021, he retired after three decades
  at the school; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kight benefited from the
  love and support of his wife, Kathy Fling, with whom he shared a
  fulfilling union that spanned 32 years; he took great pride in their
  five children, Lisa, Kevin, Lyndsey, Lori, and Kristi, and with the
  passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
  include several beloved grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Randy Kight
  will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness,
  strength of character, and delightful sense of humor, and he leaves
  behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held
  him dear; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Randall Lynn Kight
  and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
  wife, Kathy Fling; to his children, Lisa Holub, Kevin Ward, Lyndsey
  Barfield, Lori Day, and Kristi Godfrey; to his grandchildren; to
  his siblings, Tami Williams-Sevier, Debbie McNeely, and Larry
  Kight; and to 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 Randy
  Kight.
 
  Oliverson
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 478 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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