H.R. No. 896 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the untimely loss of Steven Paul Fleming of Vernon, who passed away on February 15, 2017, at the age of 42; and WHEREAS, The son of Paul and Sandy Fleming, Steve Fleming was born in San Antonio on December 1, 1974; he graduated with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Angelo State University and went on to earn a master's degree in education from Sul Ross State University; and WHEREAS, An admired educator, Mr. Fleming formerly served as an athletic trainer with the Wylie and Vernon Independent School Districts; he took on the role of assistant principal for Iowa Park CISD and Vernon ISD, and he ably guided a number of schools as a principal in the Olney and Vernon districts; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Fleming enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Malinda, whom he married in 1998, and he was the proud father of three children, Alli, Austen, and Case; strong in his faith, he was a valued congregant of Calvary Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Although Steve Fleming will be deeply missed, memories of his kindness, his optimism, and his devotion to his family and his students remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Steven Paul Fleming and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Malinda Fleming; to his children, Alli, Austen, and Case Fleming; to his parents, Paul and Sandy Fleming; to his brother, Jim Fleming, and his wife, Chere; to his sister, Debbie Dickerson, and her husband, Wayne; and to his many other relatives and friends; 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 Steve Fleming. Springer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 896 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 23, 2017. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House