83R11464 CBE-D By: Riddle H.R. No. 912 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The life of four-year-old Emma Catherine Grace Thompson came to a tragic end on June 27, 2009, and the passage of a law in her honor serves as a lasting memorial to her; and WHEREAS, Emma captured the hearts of a host of admirers from the moment she was born on March 29, 2005; in time, she grew into a vibrant and delightful little girl whose long red hair offset her angelic smile; and WHEREAS, With her sweet and happy nature, Emma brought joy to people everywhere she went, and although her time on this earth was far too brief, memories of this precious child will be forever treasured by the many people whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Emma Catherine Grace Thompson; 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 Emma Catherine Grace Thompson.