H.R. No. 1456
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Christian David Wignes of Houston, who passed away on
March 21, 2012, at the age of 49; and
WHEREAS, The son of Christian and Miriam Wignes, Chris Wignes
was born on September 13, 1962, in Torrance, California, and grew up
on Long Island, New York; a skilled hockey and baseball player, he
moved to Houston with his family in 1978 and graduated from Spring
Branch High School in 1981; and
WHEREAS, After receiving an associate's degree in diesel
mechanics in 1983 from Texas State Technical College, Mr. Wignes
established a career as a mechanic in Houston; he earned several
master's level certifications and was widely respected for the
exacting standards he applied in his work; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wignes enjoyed a close relationship with his
family, which in addition to his parents included his sister,
Suzanne, his brother-in-law, Mike, and his niece, Lindi, who held a
special place in his heart; he was also a caring friend to many
people and took great enjoyment in spending time with his pets; and
WHEREAS, While the life of Chris Wignes ended far too soon, he
will forever be remembered with great affection and admiration by
all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Christian David
Wignes and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family:
to his parents, Christian and Miriam Wignes; to his sister, Suzanne
Doler; to his brother-in-law, Mike Doler; to his niece, Lindi
Doler; to Brian Higgins, David Yost, and Rick Crellin; and to his
other friends and relatives; 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 Christian
David Wignes.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1456 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 24, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House