81R33011 BPG-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 245
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The death of Shawn A. Edwards of Roxton on May 6,
2009, at the age of 40, has brought a profound loss to the family and
friends of this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, The son of the Reverend John Edwards and Georgia
Edwards, "Tank" Edwards was born in Burlington, New Jersey, on
December 13, 1968; a graduate of Greenville High School, he moved to
Roxton with his family when his father assumed the pastorate of
Roxton United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards married the former Lindsay Barnett in
Roxton on April 13, 1995; the couple later became the parents of two
daughters, and he was a devoted husband and father; the family
attended Calvary Chapel of Paris together, and Mr. Edwards
expressed his strong faith by serving in the school of ministry and
as a servant leader; and
WHEREAS, A metal fabricator and welder by trade, Mr. Edwards
also loved music and inspired others with his beautiful voice; he
played the drums and was learning to play the guitar; in addition,
he was an avid fisherman; his caring nature and fine sense of humor
endeared him to his many friends; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Edwards demonstrated a deep commitment to his
family and his faith, and although he will be deeply missed,
memories of him will forever endure in the hearts of all those who
held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Shawn A. Edwards and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Lindsay
Edwards; to his daughters, Alyssa and Cassi Edwards; to his
parents, the Reverend John Edwards and Georgia Edwards; to his
sisters, Kelli Mabe and Kristi Bruce and her husband, Robert; to his
grandfathers, George Brown and John Edwards; to his aunts, Ruthann
Taylor and her husband, Scott, and Janet Edwards; to his uncle, Alan
Brown, and his wife, Sandi; to his nephews, Nick Gallaway and Chase
Hickman; to his nieces, Amanda Thomas and Hailey Hickman; to his
mother-in-law, Eileen Hickman; to his brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Doug and Angie Hickman; 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
Shawn A. Edwards.