H.R. No. 143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Shannon Thomas Seaton of Mineola on
July 17, 2013, at the age of 35, has profoundly saddened the many
people whose lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, The son of V. T. and Mary Kathryn Seaton, Shannon
Seaton was born in Tyler on November 9, 1977; he graduated from
Mineola High School, where he was a standout in the theater program
who, as part of an ensemble, competed four times at the state level;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seaton returned to Mineola ISD's drama
department, where he was employed as a teacher; a gifted educator,
he treated everyone he encountered in his work with respect and
kindness and, in turn, was admired by students and colleagues
alike; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seaton drew inspiration from his religious faith
and was an active congregant at First United Methodist Church in
Mineola; in addition to teaching Sunday school, he was an active
volunteer in the church's Christmas food and toy drive and had
recently returned from a mission trip with the United Methodist
Army; also involved in civic programs outside the church, he served
as the master of ceremonies for the Miss Mineola Pageant; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Seaton shared a
fulfilling marriage with his wife, Tabitha, an art teacher in
Mineola, and was a proud and caring father to his two daughters,
Maisy Elisabeth and Madelyn Grace; he endeavored to live his life
with integrity, and he was seen as a role model by many people; and
WHEREAS, Although his life ended far too soon, Shannon Seaton
leaves behind a legacy of morality and achievement that will long
inspire all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Shannon Thomas Seaton and extend sincere sympathy to the members
of his family: to his wife, Tabitha Seaton; to his daughters, Maisy
Elisabeth and Madelyn Grace Seaton; to his mother, Mary Kathryn
Seaton; 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 Shannon
Thomas Seaton.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 143 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on July 25, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House