SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 428
In Memory
of
Willie Moses Simmons
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Elgin in mourning the loss of Willie Moses Simmons
III, whose life was tragically cut short on April 18, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Born in Austin on January 1, 2003, Willie Simmons
was a cherished son of Vanissa Penson and Willie Simmons Jr. and
brother to Sharissa, Destiny, Sierra, and Joshua; and
WHEREAS, Willie was an exceptional student and a talented
athlete at Elgin High School, where he served as captain of the
varsity football team; he was a three-star outside linebacker, and
he had turned down multiple collegiate recruitment offers and made
plans to hone his skills at the University of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Willie faithfully attended
weekly Bible study at First Baptist Church in Elgin; he was a
gentle spirit who inspired others through his sincere love of
family and through the kindness he bestowed on friends and
strangers alike; and
WHEREAS, This bright and gifted young man was a beloved
member of the Elgin community; he enriched the lives of all who
knew him, and he leaves behind memories that will live on in the
hearts of his many friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Willie Moses Simmons III; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Willie Simmons III.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate