H.R. No. 659
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Brooke Leigh Evans-Edwards of
Waxahachie on February 16, 2019, at the age of 23, has brought a
heartbreaking loss to the family and many friends of this beloved
young woman; and
WHEREAS, The former Brooke Leigh Evans was born in Dallas on
March 21, 1995; she graduated from Waxahachie High School in 2013,
and she was an active member of her community's FFA chapter; after
high school, she was employed as a teller at Citizens National Bank
and as a post closing agent at Town Square Title; she enjoyed both
jobs and treasured the many friendships she made with her
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Evans-Edwards was blessed to share her life with
her devoted husband, Tyler James Edwards, and she was delighted to
be the mother of a precious son, Easton; she was an avid reader and
an animal lover, and with her great passion for music, she took joy
in singing and was learning to play both the piano and violin; above
all else, she cherished her family and the time she spent with them;
and
WHEREAS, Through the love and laughter she shared, Brooke
Evans-Edwards made the world a brighter place for all who knew her,
and her memory will forever be kept alive in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Brooke Leigh
Evans-Edwards and extend deepest condolences to her loved ones;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brooke
Evans-Edwards.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 659 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House