H.R. No. 1705
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Henry Wesley Woodard of Meadow
on May 1, 2023, at the age of 18, has brought an unimaginable loss to
the family and friends of this beloved young man; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brownfield on July 10, 2004, to Jody and
Kathryn Woodard, Wes Woodard grew up with the companionship of a
younger brother, Kyle, with whom he shared a close bond; he moved
with his family to the Meadow area as a young child, and he was set
to graduate with the Class of 2023 at Meadow High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Woodard distinguished himself through his
involvement in a multitude of sports, activities, and hobbies; he
excelled at basketball, track, cross country, and football, and he
also found time to participate in FFA, stock shows, robotics, and
the National Honor Society as well as in UIL persuasive speaking and
one-act play competitions; after graduating, he looked forward to
attending Texas Tech University and becoming a high school
basketball coach; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his faith, Mr. Woodard was
active in the congregations of both the Brownfield and South Plains
Churches of Christ; while in high school, he volunteered his time as
a counselor at the church-sponsored Camp Evergreen, where he
discovered a passion for mentoring children; he was loved by many in
his church family, and he endeared himself to numerous friends at
school and in his community; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for his sense of humor, his generosity, and
his optimism, Wes Woodard leaves behind countless people whose
lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Henry Wesley
Woodard and extend profound sympathy to the members of his family:
to his parents, Jody and Kathryn Woodard; to his brother, Kyle
Woodard; to his grandparents, Henry McCulloch Jr. and Judy Woodard;
and to his many other relatives 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 Wes
Woodard.
Burrows
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1705 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House