H.R. No. 62 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the loss of Nicole Marie Quincy of McKinney, who died on June 28, 2013, at the age of 18; and WHEREAS, Born to John Michael and Rebecca Sue Quincy on January 27, 1995, in Hutchinson, Kansas, this beautiful and energetic young woman was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and classmate, who delighted in the time she shared with her many friends; she was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and a recent graduate of McKinney High School; and WHEREAS, Ms. Quincy was also a serious athlete from the age of five, participating in the basketball program of the Amateur Athletic Union under the mentorship of her father; she grew up to become one of the leading members of the McKinney High School basketball team, earning three varsity letters as well as special recognition as the Distinguished Athlete of McKinney High during her senior year, and she was looking forward to joining the team at Southwestern College; and WHEREAS, The death of Nicole Quincy has brought great sadness to her family and friends, and though she was taken much too soon, the memory of her grace, high spirits, and warmth will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Nicole Marie Quincy and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her parents, John and Rebecca Quincy; to her brother, Christopher Quincy; to her grandparents, Richard and Diana Quincy and Wilda Wenthe Mattke; and to her other relatives and many friends; 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 Nicole Marie Quincy. Sanford ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 62 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on July 25, 2013. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House