Bill Text: TX HR609 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 609

Bill Title: In memory of Preston Henry Ralston of Dalhart.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-21 - Reported enrolled [HR609 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR609-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 609



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss
	with the tragic death of Preston Henry Ralston of Dalhart on
	February 13, 2023, at the age of 15; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Amarillo on July 23, 2007, Preston Ralston
	was the son of Sarah and Wes Ralston; he grew up in Dalhart with the
	companionship of a brother, Parker, and a sister, Payton; and
	WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Mr. Ralston was a
	student at Dalhart High School; he was also an active member of
	St. James Anglican Church and served as an acolyte and lay reader;
	more recently, he began attending Hillside Youth; and
	WHEREAS, An avid animal lover, Mr. Ralston was a member of
	Dallam and Hartley Counties 4-H, where he was a senior delegate for
	the Leaders and Feeders club and a member of the shotgun team; he
	enjoyed showing and judging livestock and served on the Bi-County
	Livestock Show Junior Board; moreover, he was the district sentinel
	for the Dalhart FFA and participated in several career and
	leadership development events; a devoted friend, he was well liked
	by all who knew him and could brighten any room; and
	WHEREAS, Though his journey on this earth ended far too soon,
	Preston Ralston leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose
	lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always hold a
	treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Preston Henry Ralston
	and extend profound condolences to the members of his family: to his
	parents, Sarah and Wes Ralston; to his brother, Parker Ralston; to
	his sister, Payton Ralston; to his grandparents, Anita and Seth
	Ralston and Bud Snead; to his aunts and uncles, Danna and MJ Shult,
	Rebecca and Cody Reep, Rachel and Craig Hunter, and Jeff Lackie; to
	his cousins, Macy, Jared, Cooper, Allison, Riley, Randen, Bentley,
	Jagger, and Jack; and to all others 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 Preston
	Ralston.

	Smithee

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 609 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 21, 2023.

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	Chief Clerk of the House