81R26230 MG-D By: Anderson H.R. No. 1809 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the untimely death of Tori Danielle Gordon of Robinson, who passed away on April 14, 2009, at the age of 16; and WHEREAS, Born on May 27, 1992, Tori Dee Gordon attended Robinson High School, where she was a junior and a devoted member of the choir; she would often sing at weddings and special occasions, and with her bright smile and beautiful voice she brought joy into the lives of countless individuals; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gordon took great pleasure in spending time with her younger brothers, Tyler and Gage, her boyfriend, Anthony Morris, and her cherished family members and friends, and she impressed others with her kindness, enthusiasm, and strength; and WHEREAS, Although her life ended far too soon, Tori Dee Gordon will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all those who were privileged to share in her love and friendship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Tori Danielle Gordon and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her mother and stepfather, DeDe and Gary Hoffman; to her father and stepmother, Marc and Lisa Gordon; to her brothers, Tyler and Gage; to her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and to her other relatives and many friends, including the Gomez and Guerra families and Anthony Morris; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tori Danielle Gordon.