H.R. No. 439
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the tragic loss of Heath Abram Faucheux of Hallsville, who died on
August 5, 2017, at the age of 16; and
WHEREAS, Born in Effingham, Illinois, on March 20, 2001,
Heath was the son of Dion and Michelle Faucheux and the brother of
Nathan and Trent; as a student at Hallsville High School, he was
active in the National Honor Society, the Hallsville Bobcat Band,
and the Hallsville Math Science Team, and he was excited to compete
in academic UIL events, where he earned a number of medals; in
addition, he obtained a first-degree black belt in tae kwon do and
had recently gotten certified as an American Red Cross lifeguard;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Faucheux was especially passionate about his
involvement in the Boy Scouts; joining the organization as a Tiger
Cub, he received the prestigious Arrow of Light Award, and he looked
forward to completing a service project for the Tyler Discovery
Center to earn his Eagle Scout badge; an outstanding leader among
his fellow scouts, he enjoyed teaching first aid and other survival
skills to younger peers, and he enthusiastically took on activities
like kayaking, archery, sailing, and mountain climbing during his
many adventures in the organization; and
WHEREAS, Imaginative and creative, Mr. Faucheux loved music,
and in addition to the French horn he played in his school's band,
he played the piano, the harmonica, and the trumpet; he was a
cherished son, brother, and friend, and he delighted those around
him with his charm and his entertaining, often unpredictable
antics; and
WHEREAS, Although the passing of this remarkable young man is
an immeasurable loss to his loved ones, their lives were forever
enriched by the happy times they shared with him, and he will always
hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Heath Abram Faucheux and extend deepest 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 Heath
Faucheux.
Dean
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 439 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House