H.R. No. 38
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, People from across Texas were shocked and greatly
saddened to learn of the fire that occurred at the Ponderosa Pet
Resort boarding facility in Georgetown on September 18, 2021,
during which 75 dogs tragically lost their lives; and
WHEREAS, The fire broke out overnight, and although fire
crews arrived on the scene within minutes of being notified of the
emergency, they found the property filled with heavy smoke; despite
their best efforts, they were unable to locate any survivors; and
WHEREAS, Anyone who has raised, cared for, and loved a pet can
empathize with the heartbreak felt by the owners of the dogs who
perished, and they may find some measure of comfort in knowing that
they are not alone in their grief and that their sense of loss is
shared by their fellow Texans; and
WHEREAS, The dogs who passed away belonged to 59 families,
and during the months and years they spent together, they enriched
the lives of their owners beyond measure; though they are gone, the
following 75 pets will forever be remembered: Ace Posey, Ace
Manzana, Ace Signorelli, Angus G., Artemis Anderson, Aurelius and
Sammy Lovelace, Bearzy Gauthier, Bluey Hajdari, Buddy and Rudy
Wright, Bunnie and Clyde Richards, Cali Hewa, Canelo O'Connor,
Chipper Hurd, Coaster and Shoes Jaeger, Dana Jordan, Dash, Dean L.,
Dempsey and Rooney Rogers, Drexel H., Duchess E., Duke E., Earl G.,
Fiona Thyssen, Gizmo, Goose Quiroz, Granger and Xander Gattey,
Graycie Treadway, Gunny and Ozzie Champ, Hope Streeter, Hunter W.,
Kona Affolter, Leon and Sadie Dobel, Lilly Ellis, Lola and Sunny
Moore, Louie L., Luna K., Mack Lamia, Maia M., Margo Hardy, Maverick
Kirtley, Molly M., Motley Benefiel, Mozart Atilano, Nash L., Parker
Craddock, Penny Sauseda, Piper T., Piper Huston, Ricky G., Rocco
Childress, Roxie B., Sailor Simmons, Sammy Hardt, Scout Shay,
Shadow H., Sherlock P., Snoop Dog M., Teddy Rutherford, Tino Y.,
Titan T., Tobey S., Toby White, Walker W., Zane Skinner, Zeke H.,
and Zeke Ahrens; and
WHEREAS, Whether they had been with them for a short time or
for a lifetime, the four-legged companions shared a bond of
affection, friendship, and trust with their owners that can never
be replaced, and our hearts go out to all those who were impacted by
this terrible tragedy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby express deep and heartfelt
condolences to the families who lost their dogs in the fire at the
Ponderosa Pet Resort.
Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 38 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on October 14, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House