H.R. No. 2432
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot diminish the sorrow caused by a young
life cut short, but all those who shared in the love and friendship
of George Frazier Riggs may find comfort in their memories of this
exuberant and caring man, who died on May 25, 2008, at the age of 19;
and
WHEREAS, Frazier Riggs was born on April 10, 1989, to George
and ViCindy Riggs; a seventh-generation resident of Pecos County,
he was named in honor of his great-great-great-grandfather, who was
the first Pecos County judge; and
WHEREAS, This notable young man was a valued member of the
local 4-H for a decade, and enjoyed showing livestock, shooting
sports, baseball, and football; while attending Fort Stockton High
School, he learned to weld by constructing hunting buggies, and as a
self-taught mechanic, he bought his own Mustang and rebuilt the car
from the ground up; and
WHEREAS, In the evenings, Mr. Riggs further developed his
skills by taking courses in aircraft repair; after graduating from
high school in May 2007, he went on to work on pipelines in Texas,
New Mexico, and Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Riggs was known for his sunny personality, and
through the years he brightened the lives of others with his
"million dollar smile"; and
WHEREAS, Frazier Riggs lived his days to the fullest,
bringing happiness to many along the way; although he is deeply
missed, those fortunate enough to have known him will forever
remember the joy with which he lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George Frazier Riggs
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
mother, ViCindy Riggs; to his father and stepmother, George and
Glenna Riggs; to his brother, Casey Wayne Riggs; to his sister,
Rheannan Englehart; and to all those who mourn his passing; 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 George
Frazier Riggs.
Gallego
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2432 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House