H.R. No. 141
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Kelly
Janette Raley Franklin of Victoria, who passed away on August 14,
2021, at the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of E. J. and Pam Raley, the former Kelly
Raley was born in Bay City on July 12, 1970; she grew up with a
sister, Kim, and while in high school, she was a member of the
Victoriadores drill team; possessed of an adventurous spirit, she
celebrated her 19th birthday by going bungee jumping, and she
became an expert on sharks during her time at Texas A&M University
at Galveston, where she graduated with a degree in marine biology;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Franklin spent many years as a case worker with
Adult Protective and Child Protective Services, and she further
served youth as a volunteer with the Court Appointed Special
Advocates program; changing career paths, she began working
alongside her mother at an accounting firm, and in 2014, she opened
her own bookkeeping service; after earning enrolled agent status
from the Internal Revenue Service, she continued to assist clients
with their taxes; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Franklin cherished the
love and support of her family; she took great pride in her three
children, Skye, David, and Reece, her two grandchildren, Haven
Raine and Stella Rose, and her "adopted" children, Carsyn, Mason,
Joey, and Jabe, and she delighted in taking them to concerts, theme
parks, and the beach; a gifted storyteller, she always found a way
to make people laugh, and she was also known for her willingness to
help others; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Kelly Franklin
will remember the way she touched their lives with her kindness,
generosity, and wonderful sense of humor, and she will forever hold
a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Kelly Janette Raley Franklin and extend deepest condolences to
her many relatives and friends; 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 Kelly
Franklin.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 141 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House