H.R. No. 1152
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache
caused by the untimely death of Samantha Elizabeth Dean of the Kyle
Police Department on February 4, 2015, at the age of 29; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Kelvin Dwane Dean and Kimberly Anne
Dean, Samantha Dean was born in Nuremberg, Germany, on May 12, 1985;
the family moved to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, when she was six, and later
lived in Fort Drum, New York, before settling in San Antonio; as a
student at Judson High School, she played varsity tennis and made
many strong friendships with her teammates; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dean went on to attend The University of
Texas--San Antonio, where she was a proud member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha; she was president of her chapter, and she volunteered
tirelessly for children's organizations with her sorority sisters;
diagnosed with a sarcoma in her elbow, she continued going to class
every day during radiation and chemotherapy treatments, and she
completed her bachelor's degree in liberal arts and public policy
on time; she subsequently earned a master's degree in forensic
psychology at John Jay University in New York; and
WHEREAS, Determined to embark on a career protecting others,
Ms. Dean wanted to become a police officer, but her bout with cancer
had left her with a disability; she joined the Kyle Police
Department as a civilian and became a victim services coordinator,
helping abused women and children and those affected by violence; a
talented professional with a warm and bubbly personality, she won
the respect, admiration, and affection of her colleagues and
members of the public, and she was instrumental in ensuring that all
officers on patrol were trained to properly assist victims of
domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, This vibrant young woman was expecting the birth of
a daughter, to be named Madeline; she was devoted to her family,
including her little sister, Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Although her passing has brought an immense loss to
the community she served, those who were fortunate enough to know
Samantha Dean will forever treasure their memories of her radiant
smile and continue to find inspiration in her courage, kindness,
and compassion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Samantha Elizabeth
Dean and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to
her father, Kelvin Dwane Dean; to her mother, Kimberly Anne Dean; to
her sister, Taylor Alexandra Dean; and to her other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Samantha
Dean.
Isaac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1152 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House