By: Veasey H.R. No. 186
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Joel Howard Ihms of Dallas on January
25, 2009, at the age of 30, has deeply saddened all those who were
fortunate enough to know him; and
WHEREAS, a lifelong Texan, Joel Howard Ihms graduated from
Highland Park High School in Dallas in 1996, and is warmly
remembered by his fellow classmates and teachers; and
WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms was gifted with a remarkable
singing voice, and used his ability to bring joy to all who knew
him; and
WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms was, at the time of his joining, the
youngest-ever member of the Turtle Creek Chorale, the
world-renowned, Dallas-based men's choir that has brought
recognition and honor to Texas through performances around the
world; and
WHEREAS, Joel Howard Ihms enriched the lives of all who knew
him with his kindness, humor, generosity and selfless spirit, and
will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of his family and
friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joel Howard Ihms and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and his 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 does so in memory of Joel
Howard Ihms.