H.R. No. 2710
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
the loved ones of Jordan Javon Edwards of Mesquite, whose life was
tragically cut short on April 29, 2017, at the age of 15; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 25, 2001, in Fort Worth, Jordan
Edwards was the son of Shaunkeyia Keyon Stephens and Odell Lavar
Edwards, and he grew up with the companionship of seven brothers and
sisters; he began his lifelong involvement in football when he was a
young boy at Gentry Elementary School in Mesquite, and after
enrolling at Mesquite High School, he became a proud member of the
freshman football team, playing quarterback and receiver; he pushed
himself persistently as an athlete, often giving up leisure
activities to maintain his training regimen; understanding the
importance of education, he devoted himself to his schoolwork as
well and earned straight A's in his classes; after graduating, he
hoped to continue his studies and his football career at the
University of Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Known for his positive attitude and the engaging
smile that he often wore, Jordan was well liked by his teachers, his
classmates, his coaches, and his fellow players; although football
was his passion, his greatest joy came from his family and friends,
and he always made an effort to ensure that others felt loved and
included; and
WHEREAS, A young man who demonstrated boundless drive and
enthusiasm, Jordan Edwards also possessed a kind and gentle nature
that touched the hearts of everyone around him, and his memory will
forever be cherished by those who held him dear; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jordan Javon Edwards
and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
father, Odell Edwards, and his wife, Charmaine; to his mother,
Shaunkeyia Stephens; to his siblings, Vidal, Kevon, Korrie, Kyleah,
Kei'Morah, Fiston, and Vicktoriyah; and to his other relatives, his
friends, and all who join them in mourning his passing; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jordan
Edwards.
Rose
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2710 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House