H.C.R. No. 185
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sense of loss
felt by the family and friends of Cory James Galloway of Tyler, who
died on January 25, 2009, at the age of 23; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Kilgore Fire Department, Mr.
Galloway and another firefighter lost their lives in the line of
duty during a training exercise; and
WHEREAS, Cory Galloway was born in Lewisville on October 30,
1985, to Luke Edward Galloway and Regina Ann Griffith Galloway; he
grew up in Van, where he graduated from Van High School in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter, Mr.
Galloway attended the Kilgore College Fire Academy and earned his
emergency medical technician basic training certificate from Tyler
Junior College; he was hired in 2008 as a firefighter and EMT by the
Kilgore Fire Department, and he took great pride in that
accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Galloway was a devout Catholic, who was known
for his quick wit and cheerful and generous spirit; after Hurricane
Ike, he volunteered to help the Galveston Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, The firefighters of Texas bravely perform dangerous
and difficult tasks in the service of their communities, and
through his hard work and dedication, Cory Galloway had joined that
elite group of men and women; although he died much too soon, the
memory of this brave and caring young man will live forever in the
hearts of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Cory James Galloway and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
Luke and Regina Galloway; to his fiancee, Sarah Hunt; to his
sisters, Jade Hopson and her husband, Chase, and Caitlin Galloway;
to his grandparents, Ann Galloway and A. J. and Helen Griffith; to
his niece, Ava Hopson; to his nephew, Ian Hopson; and to his other
relatives 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Cory James Galloway.
Merritt
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 185 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 7, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 185 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on June 1, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor