Bill Text: TX HR9 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 9 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Ethan Joe Langley of Jacksboro.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-02 - Reported enrolled [HR9 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR9-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 9



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt at the
	tragic loss of Ethan Joe Langley of Jacksboro, who passed away on
	June 23, 2021, at the age of 17; and
	WHEREAS, Ethan Langley was born in Weatherford on
	September 5, 2003; his beloved family included his parents, Jessica
	and Todd Besselaar, his father, Nic Langley, and his siblings,
	Kyler, Kaylynn, Shelby, Priscilla, Hadley, and Kolyn, and he was
	further blessed with the affection of many other relatives and
	friends; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Langley was a student at Jacksboro High School,
	where he became the first male cheerleader in the school's history;
	with the other members of his squad, he shared in the excitement of
	winning the 2020 UIL Spirit State Championship and of placing as
	runner-ups for the 2021 championship; he had recently attended the
	Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp in Lubbock, where he
	and his team earned a host of group and individual accolades; he
	also had the distinction of being selected as an All-American
	Cheerleader and being a UCA staff invitation recipient; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his outstanding cheering career,
	Mr. Langley was also actively involved in his campus's Family,
	Career and Community Leaders of America organization; he was the
	vice president of membership for the 2020-2021 school year and had
	been elected again for that position for the following year; and
	WHEREAS, An outgoing young man with a contagious smile,
	Mr. Langley had a profound impact on the lives of those around him;
	he effortlessly endeared himself to everyone he met with his charm,
	kindness, and selflessness, and his presence made every occasion
	all the more special; and
	WHEREAS, Although Ethan Langley's time on this earth was far
	too brief, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of the
	countless people who loved and cherished him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Ethan Joe Langley and extend profound condolences to his family and
	friends; 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 Ethan
	Langley.

	Spiller

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 9 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on August 30, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House