82R11980 MGR-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 876
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends have been profoundly saddened by
the tragic death of Skylar Brooke Carpenter of Quitman on February
17, 2011, at the age of 15; and
WHEREAS, Born to David and Becky Carpenter in Mount Pleasant
on July 6, 1995, Skylar Carpenter was a sophomore at Quitman High
School, where she served as a class officer; she was active in the
Quitman Anchor Club, the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of
America, and the FFA; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Carpenter also enjoyed fellowship at the First
Baptist Church of Quitman and sang in the church's youth choir; she
was known for her beaming smile, kind heart, and devotion to her
faith; and
WHEREAS, Although her journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Skylar Carpenter will always be remembered with great
affection by all who were fortunate enough to share in her love and
friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Skylar Brooke
Carpenter and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:
to her parents, David and Becky Carpenter; to her sister, Shelbi
Carpenter; to her aunts and uncle, Tammy Daniel, Brenda Boyer, and
Roger and Melissa Thornton; 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 Skylar
Carpenter.