SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1099
In Memory
of
Gregory Steven Spaw
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas mourns the
untimely passing on November 5, 2012, of Gregory Steven Spaw, the
beloved youngest child of Steve Spaw and Secretary of the Senate
Patsy Spaw; and
WHEREAS, The death of a child is an unfathomable tragedy
that forever alters the family and loved ones left behind;
whether the child is four or 40, their premature passing leaves a
void in the lives of those near and dear to them that cannot be
filled; yet their death can also cause us to remember and
reflect--on the cherished memories they created, on the lessons
they taught us, and on the influence they still have on our daily
lives despite their physical absence; and
WHEREAS, Greg Spaw was born in Austin on April 4, 1972, and
when he was five, the family moved to Elgin; he attended Elgin
schools and, later, Tarleton State University and Texas A&M
University; at Elgin High School, he was a noted all-around
athlete, and in his senior year, he was named to the all-state
baseball team; and
WHEREAS, For Greg, baseball was a game not just to play but
to study and to teach; one of his greatest passions was coaching
his children, and he used the game to teach his players life
lessons and to instill in them the benefits of teamwork,
sacrifice, and camaraderie; Greg was unfailingly positive with
his players, preferring to build them up with words of
encouragement rather than tear them down with criticism; and
WHEREAS, Greg took the same loving approach with his
family, to whom he was steadfastly devoted; in all the things he
did, he sought to make his home a safe and joyous one for his
family; they were the center of his life, and the happiness he
brought them and the memories they shared will live forever in
the hearts of his beloved wife, Becky, and their seven children,
Tyler, Taylor, Jackie, Caleb, Trinity, Gregory, and Cadie; and
WHEREAS, Greg was a special person, and people were easily
drawn to him due to his natural charisma; the twinkle in his eye,
his disarmingly quick grin, and his firm handshake and warm
"howdy" endeared him to everyone he met; and
WHEREAS, Beloved by his friends and respected by his
co-workers, he was a genuine and kindhearted person who truly
loved helping others and always made time for them; a true Aggie,
he was a man of deep conviction whose word was his bond, and he
worked hard to teach his children the value of honesty; and
WHEREAS, Greg had a strong appreciation for the simple
things in life; a bear of a man with incredible strength, he
enjoyed the outdoors and found great beauty in the natural
world--he loved animals, flowers and trees, hay meadows, and the
spring rain; and
WHEREAS, Though Greg's time on this earth was too short, he
left an imprint on the world that will not be forgotten by his
parents, by his wife, children, and grandchildren, by his three
siblings and their spouses, and by all those who were blessed to
know him and to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincerest condolences to our bereaved
Secretary of the Senate, Patsy Spaw, and the entire family and
other loved ones of Gregory Steven Spaw and join them in grieving
his absence and in celebrating his life and legacy; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
and that when the Senate of the 83rd Legislature adjourns sine
die this day, it do so in memory of Greg Spaw.
Eltife, Whitmire
Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez
Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez
Campbell Hegar Schwertner Campbell Hegar Schwertner
Campbell Hegar Schwertner
Carona Hinojosa Seliger Carona Hinojosa Seliger
Carona Hinojosa Seliger
Davis Huffman Taylor Davis Huffman Taylor
Davis Huffman Taylor
Deuell Lucio Uresti Deuell Lucio Uresti
Deuell Lucio Uresti
Duncan Nelson Van de Putte Duncan Nelson Van de Putte
Duncan Nelson Van de Putte
Ellis Nichols Watson Ellis Nichols Watson
Ellis Nichols Watson
Estes Patrick West Estes Patrick West
Estes Patrick West
Fraser Paxton Williams Fraser Paxton Williams
Fraser Paxton Williams
Garcia Zaffirini Garcia Zaffirini
Garcia Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Hancock Rodriguez
Campbell Hegar Schwertner
Carona Hinojosa Seliger
Davis Huffman Taylor
Deuell Lucio Uresti
Duncan Nelson Van de Putte
Ellis Nichols Watson
Estes Patrick West
Fraser Paxton Williams
Garcia Zaffirini