81R5136 JKB-D
By: Gattis H.R. No. 916
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Flight paramedic Stephanie Waters of Cedar Park died
in the line of duty on June 8, 2008, at the age of 27, bringing a
tragic loss to all who were privileged to know this brave and
compassionate young woman; and
WHEREAS, A gifted and extraordinarily dedicated
professional, Ms. Waters was attending a patient en route from
Huntsville to Houston when their helicopter crashed; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by her mother, a paramedic in Marble Falls,
Ms. Waters began basic training as an emergency medical technician
when she was still too young to take the licensing exam; she joined
an ambulance unit immediately after graduating from Marble Falls
High School and also went on to work part-time as an instructor at
schools around the state; in 2006, her love of flying led her to
join the PHI Air Medical unit based in Bryan; she was respected for
her skills in the field and admired as a CPR teacher and a mentor to
future paramedics; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Waters met her husband, fellow paramedic
Christopher Waters, while teaching a class at Central Texas College
in Killeen, and the couple enjoyed a close, loving relationship;
and
WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth ended far too soon,
Stephanie Waters lived out her dreams of flight and service to
others, and her joyful devotion to her calling will long be
remembered by all who shared 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 life of Stephanie Waters and
extend sincerest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Christopher Waters; to her mother, Pam Gower; and to her
other relatives and many friends; 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 Stephanie
Waters.