H.R. No. 1997
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the untimely death of Brandon Demond Hart of Woodville, who passed
away on April 6, 2009, at the age of 19; and
WHEREAS, Born to Belinda Hart-Williams and Douglas Ford on
April 13, 1989, Brandon Hart went on to become a star athlete at
Woodville High School, where he helped the basketball team earn
first place in the district; moreover, his love for running was
evidenced by his impressive 2007 first-place victory at the Class
2A Region III track championships, and he was highly regarded by his
coaches and teammates not only for his outstanding athletic skills,
but also for his kind and respectful nature; in addition, Mr. Hart
served on the student council and as the senior class president
before he graduated in 2007; and
WHEREAS, This generous young Texan was a role model to area
youth as a coach of the Woodville Youth Football League and the
Little Dribblers basketball team and through his work at Camp
Niwana and the Boys and Girls Club of Lufkin, where he was named
Employee of the Month; he was a student at Angelina College in
Lufkin, and he had planned to transfer to Stephen F. Austin State
University to pursue his goal of becoming a coach; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Hart was always willing to help others, and
he enhanced the lives of countless individuals with his bright
smile, his strong faith, and his compassion; although his life
ended far too soon, he will forever hold a special place in the
hearts of all who were privileged to share in his 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 Brandon Demond Hart
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
mother, Belinda Hart-Williams; to his father and stepmother,
Douglas and Connie Ford; to his brothers, Michael Hart, Christian
Williams, Carrington Marendez, Michael Ford, and Cory Hadnot; to
his grandparents, Billy and Irene Hart and Estella Ford; to his
aunts and uncles, Eric and Vonita Hart, Felicia Hart, Roger Gold,
Robert Gold, Luther Ford, and Renee Watts; to his godmother, Evette
Hart; and to his other relatives and 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 do so in memory of Brandon
Hart.
McReynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1997 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House