H.C.R. No. 232 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain of a young life cut short, and we join the loved ones of Dustin Dow Clements of North Hopkins in mourning his passing on April 26, 2009, at the age of 21; and WHEREAS, Born in Sulphur Springs on April 8, 1988, Dustin Clements graduated from North Hopkins High School; and WHEREAS, An avid softball player, Mr. Clements played for the Amateur Softball Association of America as well as for U-Trip; he was a member of Martin Springs Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Although his life ended far too soon, the family and friends of this beloved young man may count themselves fortunate to have known him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of Dustin Dow Clements and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Edgar Clements, Jr., and Debbie Clements; to his sister, Ashley Clements; to his grandparents, Edith and Bill Jackson and Jerry Don Simpson; to his great-grandmother, Rosie Duckworth; to his nephew, Mason Clements; 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 Dustin Dow Clements. Homer ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 232 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2009. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 232 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on June 1, 2009. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor