87S20203 TBO-D
By: Spiller H.R. No. 9
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt at the
tragic loss of Ethan Joe Langley of Jacksboro, who passed away on
June 23, 2021, at the age of 17; and
WHEREAS, Ethan Langley was born in Weatherford on
September 5, 2003; his beloved family included his parents, Jessica
and Todd Besselaar, his father, Nic Langley, and his siblings,
Kyler, Kaylynn, Shelby, Priscilla, Hadley, and Kolyn, and he was
further blessed with the affection of many other relatives and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Langley was a student at Jacksboro High School,
where he became the first male cheerleader in the school's history;
with the other members of his squad, he shared in the excitement of
winning the 2020 UIL Spirit State Championship and of placing as
runner-ups for the 2021 championship; he had recently attended the
Universal Cheerleaders Association Cheer Camp in Lubbock, where he
and his team earned a host of group and individual accolades; he
also had the distinction of being selected as an All-American
Cheerleader and being a UCA staff invitation recipient; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his outstanding cheering career,
Mr. Langley was also actively involved in his campus's Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America organization; he was the
vice president of membership for the 2020-2021 school year and had
been elected again for that position for the following year; and
WHEREAS, An outgoing young man with a contagious smile,
Mr. Langley had a profound impact on the lives of those around him;
he effortlessly endeared himself to everyone he met with his charm,
kindness, and selflessness, and his presence made every occasion
all the more special; and
WHEREAS, Although Ethan Langley's time on this earth was far
too brief, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of the
countless people who loved and cherished him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Ethan Joe Langley and extend profound condolences to his family and
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 Ethan
Langley.