H.R. No. 127
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the untimely
death of George Robert Long III of Crandall, who passed away on
December 13, 2011, at the age of 19; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on May 1, 1992, to George Robert "Bob"
Long and Sharon Benson Long, Robert Long was raised in Crandall,
where he distinguished himself as a talented athlete who played
football, baseball, and basketball; he was also a member of the
National Honor Society and the Mu Alpha Theta math club, and he
competed in University Interscholastic League events and served on
the student council; he graduated as the valedictorian of his class
in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Long was in his first year at Texas A&M
University, studying animal science with the hope of one day
becoming a veterinarian; he belonged to Central Baptist Church in
Crandall and participated actively in church outreach efforts,
taking part in a mission trip to New Mexico and helping with a
homeless ministry in Dallas; friends and family recall his
selflessness and his radiant smile; and
WHEREAS, Although his time on this earth ended far too soon,
Robert Long brought much joy into the lives of his loved ones, and
he will forever be remembered with great tenderness and affection
by all those who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George Robert Long III
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
parents, George Robert "Bob" and Sharon Benson Long; to his
brother, Matthew Ryan Long; to his grandmothers, Dorothy Long and
Nell Callaway; to his honorary grandmother, Inez Davis; 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 George
Robert Long III.
Gooden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 127 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House