H.R. No. 835
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot diminish the pain of a young life ended
too soon, and it is with great sadness that we join the family and
friends of Charles Knox Alford in mourning his passing on February
13, 2009, at the age of 16; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on November 30, 1992, Mr. Alford was
the son of Mary and Gene Alford; he was a sophomore at Strake Jesuit
College Preparatory in Houston and previously attended
Annunciation Orthodox School from preschool through eighth grade;
passionate about lacrosse, he was an enthusiastic member of the
Strake team; Mr. Alford also sang in the choir and was a proud
member of the engineering club, serving on the team that recently
won a statewide engineering competition; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Alford demonstrated great maturity and kindness
after his father was paralyzed in a tractor accident and assisted
him in every way; in addition, this uncommonly selfless teenager
exemplified the principles of his faith by participating annually
in two summer mission trips with First Presbyterian Church of
Houston, where he was a valued member; and
WHEREAS, A Life Scout in Troop #55 of the Boy Scouts of
America, Mr. Alford was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and
other outdoor activities with his family; his warm manner and
upbeat, exuberant personality endeared him to friends, who fondly
called him "Chico," and to his loving family members, who gave him
the nickname "Charlie Bear"; and
WHEREAS, Charles Alford will be profoundly missed, but those
who held him dear may find comfort in the memory of his remarkable
generosity and unwavering devotion, which have inspired so many
people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Knox Alford
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
parents, Mary and Gene Alford; to his brother and sister, John and
Bess; to his grandparents, Annette and John Long and Phyllis and
Landon Alford; to Norma Salmon, who helped care for him since his
infancy; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles
Knox Alford.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 835 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 26, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House