83R4634 MGR-D
By: Sheffield of Bell H.R. No. 585
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, There are no words that can diminish the pain caused
by a young life cut short, but the family and friends of Travis
Winfield Sampley of Austin will forever treasure their memories of
this esteemed Texan, who passed away on November 1, 2011, at the age
of 32; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 26, 1979, in Houston to Donald
Howard Sampley and Gayle Galloway Sampley, Travis Sampley attended
Oaks Elementary School, Atascocita Middle School, and Humble High
School before graduating in 1997; he developed an interest in
public affairs during his youth and was elected a senator while
participating in the Texas Boys State program; a charter member of
Atascocita United Methodist Church, he joined its Boy Scout troop
and later became an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the
Arrow, in addition to earning other honors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sampley went on to study at Southwestern
University in Georgetown, where he belonged to the Xi Chapter of the
Kappa Alpha Order and earned his bachelor's degree in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing a career in state government, Mr. Sampley
joined the legislative community when he was hired as an
administrative aide to Senator Kip Averitt, and he later worked as a
legislative aide to Speaker Tom Craddick and as a committee clerk
for the House Corrections and County Affairs Committees; at the
time of his death, he was employed as the chief of staff for
Representative Ralph Sheffield; he excelled in all of his
assignments, and his thorough knowledge of committee procedures and
other aspects of the legislative process made him a valuable
resource for elected officials and for his fellow staff members;
and
WHEREAS, A generous and giving person, Mr. Sampley was always
willing to help others with advice and encouragement, and he was
known for his bright smile, fun-loving personality, and passion for
music; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his work and to the people and
interests he loved, Travis Sampley had a positive influence on the
lives of many people, and he is deeply missed by all those who had
the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Travis Winfield
Sampley and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his parents, Donald and Gayle Sampley; to his brother, Stuart
Galloway Sampley, and his wife, Kelly, and their children, Murphy
and Winfield; to his grandparents, Neal and Fran Galloway; 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 Travis
Sampley.