H.R. No. 2671
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
by the family and friends of Emily Ann Galiano of Sunnyvale, a
beloved young woman whose life was cut tragically short on May 16,
2017, at the age of 15; and
WHEREAS, Emily Ann Galiano was born on October 4, 2001, in
Lewisville to devoted parents Denny and Laura Galiano and grew up
with the companionship of her brother, Zachary, and her twin
sister, Madison; and
WHEREAS, A freshman at Forney High School and a talented
athlete, Emily played on her school's volleyball team, and she
enjoyed competing alongside her sister as an outfielder on the
varsity softball team; in her free time, she was also active in the
youth group at Community Life Church; and
WHEREAS, Although the loss of one so full of promise brings
immeasurable sorrow, Emily Galiano will forever be remembered for
her warm heart, her exuberant spirit, and the joy and love that she
brought into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Emily Ann Galiano
and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her
parents, Denny and Laura Galiano; to her brother, Zachary Galiano;
to her sister, Madison Galiano; to her grandparents, Mel and
Shirley Day and Dennis and Paulette Galiano; to her cousins, Nicole
Day, Olivia Matthews, Alex, Trevor, and Grant Bowden, Allison,
Elizabeth, and Eli Haddad, and Colin Galiano; 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 Emily
Galiano.
Gooden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2671 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House