H.R. No. 959
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A loving family and a host of devoted friends will
forever cherish their memories of Landon Joseph Russell of
Beaumont, who passed away on June 26, 2015, at the age of 20; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 8, 1995, in Springdale, Arkansas,
Landon Russell was the son of Tara Latil and George E. Russell Jr.;
he grew up in Beaumont and went on to graduate in 2013 from West
Brook High School, where he distinguished himself as a marksman in
the JROTC program; at the time of his death, he was employed as a
construction worker with Trans-Global Solutions and enjoyed a
strong bond of camaraderie with his fellow crew members; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Russell spent his childhood traveling with his
family and seeing the world, and as a young adult, he continued to
live his life with a sense of adventure; his many pastimes included
swimming, camping, fishing, racing his dirt bike, off-road mudding
in his truck, and his greatest love of all, playing football; he had
recently served as quarterback and receiver on a local alumni
football team, the Hawks, and was warmly regarded by his coach and
teammates alike; in addition, he took pleasure in singing and
rapping, and he often liked to perform with his mother's group, My
Beautiful Disaster; and
WHEREAS, A talented and hardworking young man, Mr. Russell
also possessed an infectious sense of humor that endeared him to a
multitude of friends wherever he went, and he went above and beyond
to bring laughter and joy to others; cherished by his parents and
his siblings, Brandon, Veronica, and Remingtyn, he was blessed to
be surrounded by the love of numerous grandparents, uncles, aunts,
and cousins as well; and
WHEREAS, Landon Russell's kindness, generosity, and
larger-than-life personality made a profound impression on the
hearts of many people, and although he is deeply missed, he will
always be remembered with great tenderness and affection; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Landon Joseph
Russell and extend sincere condolences to all those who mourn 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 Landon
Russell.
Phelan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 959 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 30, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House