SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 828
In Memory
of
Kristin Elizabeth McLain
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Kristin Elizabeth
McLain, who died April 27, 2015, at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, Kristin McLain was born on February 10, 1969, in
Colorado Springs; she grew up at a boys' camp in Florissant,
Colorado, where she developed a passion for horses and a deep
love of the outdoors; and
WHEREAS, She earned a degree in equine science at Colorado
State University and spent several years training horses
throughout the country; her desire to help others led her back to
school, and she earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing at
the University of Northern Colorado; and
WHEREAS, She began her nursing career by serving in the
emergency room at the Denver Health Medical Center, and she soon
became inspired to pursue a career as a rescue flight nurse;
after several years of working with Flight for Life of Colorado,
she moved to Austin to serve with Star Flight, Travis County's
aerial emergency medical service; and
WHEREAS, She handled the responsibilities of a Star Flight
nurse with the utmost skill and dedication, and she was greatly
admired by her peers for her remarkable energy and tenacity, her
enthusiastic team spirit, and her courage and compassion; her
life was tragically cut short while she was performing her duties
during a helicopter rescue mission; and
WHEREAS, Kristin McLain was the devoted wife of Winston
Merrill, with whom she shared a great love for the outdoors and
athletics; she was a true hero who was beloved by many, and she
leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Kristin Elizabeth McLain; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Kristin McLain.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 18, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate