H.R. No. 2524 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Shaelynn Rae Welch of Lubbock, the beloved daughter of Michael and Tori Welch, passed away on May 15, 2017, at the age of four; and WHEREAS, Born on March 24, 2013, Shaelynn was blessed with the affection of a large and close-knit family that included her siblings, Cameron, Grayson, Madelynn, Kimberlynn, Christian, and Carson, and her sister and best friend, Addison; she went to school at Lil' Haden's Playhouse and Learning Center, where she enjoyed visiting with her friends and helping out her teachers; and WHEREAS, A natural-born nurturer, Shaelynn demonstrated her kindness and concern for others in many ways; she had a generous heart and a smile that lit up the room, and she always took care to remind those closest to her how much she loved them; and WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say goodbye to this precious little girl, Shaelynn Welch brightened the lives of everyone around her, and they will forever carry her memory in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Shaelynn Rae Welch and extend deepest condolences to all those who mourn her passing; 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 Shaelynn Welch. Burrows ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2524 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House