Bill Text: TX HR945 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Danny Duggan of Cherokee.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-15 - Reported enrolled [HR945 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR945-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 945 |
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WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Danny Duggan of Cherokee on | ||
January 18, 2011, at the age of 59, brought a profound loss to his | ||
community and many loved ones; and | ||
WHEREAS, Danny Duggan was born in Pecos on September 3, 1951, | ||
to Jerry and Mary Duggan; for much of his working life, he was | ||
associated with the Cherokee Home for Children, which was founded | ||
by the Cherokee Church of Christ in 1956; Mr. Duggan was a member of | ||
the church and served as the home's director of development from | ||
1982 to 1992; during that time, the organization expanded to | ||
include more housing, a library, and a conference center; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Duggan returned to the Cherokee Home for | ||
Children as executive director in 1998; he served in that capacity | ||
until his death, taking an active interest in the lives of the | ||
residents under his care; he was known for his warmth and compassion | ||
and for the strong faith that informed every aspect of his life; and | ||
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and | ||
support of his wife, Janiece, whom he married in 1970; together they | ||
were blessed with four children, Kaci, Jerrod, Ryan, and Malcom, | ||
and shared in the joy of welcoming six grandchildren into their | ||
family; and | ||
WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father and an inspiring | ||
leader, Danny Duggan touched the hearts of countless people through | ||
the years, and he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be | ||
treasured by all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Danny Duggan and | ||
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his | ||
wife, Janiece; to his children, Kaci Morrison and her husband, | ||
Tommy, Jerrod Duggan and his wife, Kim, Ryan Duggan and his wife, | ||
Laci, and Malcom Duggan; to his grandchildren, Talli and Tori | ||
Morrison and Landon, Mason, Payton, and Preslee Duggan; to his | ||
parents, Jerry and Mary Duggan; to his brothers, Dale Duggan and his | ||
wife, Linda, and Tim Duggan and his wife, Jackie; to his foster son, | ||
Jeff Presswood; to his foster grandson, Kevin Jones; and to his | ||
other relatives and many 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 Danny | ||
Duggan. | ||
Hilderbran | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 945 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2011. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||