H.R. No. 883
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the tragic loss of Elijah Matthew Anderson of Fort Worth, who passed
away on February 12, 2013, at the age of 11; and
WHEREAS, The son of Brian and Cathryn Anderson, Eli enjoyed
spending time with his close-knit family, which included his two
brothers, Brandon and Noah, with whom he engaged in Nerf gun battles
and Lego building projects; demonstrating budding skill as a
handyman and an inquisitive mind about how things work, he
frequently offered to repair items around the house and joined his
father in servicing cars; and
WHEREAS, Eli was a cherished friend to many at Creekview
Middle School and in the preteen ministry at Lighthouse Fellowship;
he delighted in setting out on adventures with the other children in
his neighborhood, and this spirited young Texan could always be
counted on to bring smiles and laughter to all those he encountered
along the way; and
WHEREAS, Although his time on this earth was far too brief,
Eli Anderson inspired countless others with his kindness and his
remarkable zest for life, and the joy that he brought to his loved
ones is a blessing that will be treasured in their hearts forever;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Elijah Matthew
Anderson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
to his parents, Brian and Cathryn Anderson; to his brothers,
Brandon and Noah Anderson; to his grandparents, Larry and Pamela
Anderson and Gary and Carolyn Curry; to his uncles, Matt Anderson,
Bret Curry, and Todd Curry; to the family's close friend,
Kassaundra Lawrence; and to his other relatives and many 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 Elijah
Matthew Anderson.
Geren
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 883 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 27, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House