H.R. No. 440
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Billy Eastman Ott of
Waxahachie on July 26, 2017, at the age of 24, has brought profound
sorrow to the family and friends of this beloved young man; and
WHEREAS, Born on May 4, 1993, in Dallas, Billy Ott was the son
of Timothy Ott and Amanda Jenkins, and he was blessed with the
companionship and affection of a sister, Katherine, and five
step-siblings, Kamry, Kallay, Travis, Micayla, and Micah; a member
of the Waxahachie High School Class of 2011, Mr. Ott was a standout
player on the Indians golf team, and he won the 2010 district
championship and captured such awards as Best Short Game and First
Team All-District; after graduation, he joined the family business,
B. G. Williams Asphalt, as a foreman and machine operator; and
WHEREAS, Known for his adventurous and competitive spirit,
Mr. Ott was passionate about racing motorcycles with the Texas
Cross Country Racing Association and the Texas Off-Road Nationals,
and he loved driving his prized truck, "Street Queen"; his
contagious smile made an impression on everyone he encountered, and
he was widely admired for his loyalty to his friends; and
WHEREAS, During his time on this earth, Billy Ott lived life
to the fullest, and the memory of his boundless warmth and
enthusiasm will forever shine brightly in the hearts of all those
who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Billy Eastman Ott and extend sincere condolences to the members of
his family: to his father, Tim Ott; to his mother and stepfather,
Amanda and Greg Jenkins; to his sister, Katherine Johnson, and her
husband, Justin; to his stepsisters, Kamry Nordyke and her husband,
Jason, Kallay Fagan and her husband, Tal, and Micayla Jenkins; to
his stepbrother, Travis Jenkins; to his nephew, Landon, and his
niece, Lexi; to his grandparents, B. G. and Delia Williams and
David and Dianne Ott; and to his other relatives and many 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 Billy Ott.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 440 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House