Bill Text: TX HR593 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Kelly McCarron Abbitt, honorary mayor of San Leon.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR593 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR593-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 593

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Kelly McCarron Abbitt, the honorary
mayor of San Leon, on July 18, 2018, at the age of 56, brought a
profound loss to his community and to the numerous people whose
lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on December 21, 1961, to Howard
Abbitt and Caroline Dickens, Kelly Abbitt grew up with the
companionship of four siblings, Randy, Paul, Christine, and Lauren;
after attending high school in Friendswood, he served his country
as a member of the United States Navy from 1984 to 1990, during
which time he was stationed aboard the USS Sample in Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii, and the USS Mount Vernon out of Long Beach, California; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Abbitt worked as a project manager for an IT
consulting company and resided in the unincorporated community of
San Leon; he held the title of honorary mayor, a position he
initially earned by raising $32,000 at the annual Where the Hell is
San Leon Festival and donating the funds to the local Little League,
American Legion, and other charities; he ultimately served four
consecutive one-year terms in that office and benefited an array of
people and causes during his tenure; a well-known figure in the
area, he took great pride in the place he called home and in the
spirit of giving that he felt defined its citizens; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Abbitt was supported by
his loving wife, Jan Abbitt, who held the title of first lady of San
Leon; he was a devoted father to two children, Devin and Michael,
and his circle of loved ones also included his siblings, his "Pops,"
Charles Dickens, and his many friends; and
WHEREAS, Although he is greatly missed, Kelly Abbitt left an
indelible mark on San Leon, and those fortunate enough to know him
will forever treasure their memories of this beloved gentleman;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Kelly McCarron Abbitt
and extend sincere condolences 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 Kelly
Abbitt.
Middleton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 593 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House