H.R. No. 30
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut
short, but all who shared in the love and friendship of Andreas
Konstantinos Giannitsopoulos may find comfort in their memories of
this vibrant young man, who passed away on June 24, 2021, at the age
of 21; and
WHEREAS, Andreas Giannitsopoulos was born in Houston on
September 21, 1999; throughout his life, he was blessed with the
affection of a wide circle of loved ones, including his father,
Kosta, his mother, Tina, and his younger sister, Athanasia, as well
as his grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins, and friends in
Texas, Greece, and around the world; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding student-athlete,
Mr. Giannitsopoulos excelled in track and field at St. Michael
Catholic School and at St. Thomas High School; after attending
Baylor University for a year, he transferred to Vanderbilt
University to study economics; he was set to begin his senior year
at Vanderbilt, where he had earned selection to the dean's list, and
he planned to ultimately obtain a master of business administration
degree; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Giannitsopoulos took great pride in his Greek
Orthodox heritage, and he practiced his faith in his daily life; a
talented gardener, he was passionate about tending to the
greenhouse and the plants he cultivated in his father's backyard;
moreover, he enjoyed fishing, caring for birds and other animals,
and watching the Food Network; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for his heart of gold, Andreas
Giannitsopoulos possessed a generosity of spirit that expressed
itself in myriad ways, and he enriched the lives of many people with
his warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Andreas Konstantinos Giannitsopoulos and extend deepest
condolences to his 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 Andreas
Giannitsopoulos.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 30 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on September 30, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House