H.R. No. 774
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Jankovsky is an inspiring young lady who has
shown courage and resolve during her battle against childhood
cancer; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Richard and Joann Jankovsky, Kaitlyn
was born on December 12, 2000, in Harlingen; she has attended
schools in Los Fresnos, Laredo, and Woodsboro, where she is now an
eighth grade student; before her illness, she managed an active
schedule of cheerleading, track, and volleyball outside of her work
in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, In early August 2014, Kaitlyn was diagnosed with
acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood
cancer; she immediately began undergoing what is expected to be a
three-year course of treatment at Driscoll Children's Hospital in
Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, This lively teenager has demonstrated a fondness for
hunting and the outdoors, and while the disease has interrupted her
involvement in extracurricular pursuits, she maintains a positive
attitude and is engaged in the goal of promoting childhood cancer
awareness; blessed with the love and reassurance of her family, she
has also received an outpouring of prayers and support from near and
far, and members of her community have banded together to raise
funds in her behalf; and
WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Jankovsky is persevering through a life
challenge that would test the fortitude of individuals many years
her senior, and her strength and determination have earned her the
heartfelt admiration of countless people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Kaitlyn Jankovsky for her bravery in
fighting cancer and extend to her and her family warmest best wishes
for all the good fortune she so richly deserves in the journey
ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Jankovsky as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 774 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House