H.R. No. 239
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
the family, friends, and colleagues of Andrew Wesley Jefferies of
Galveston, who passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age of 40;
and
WHEREAS, Andy Jefferies was born in Houston on October 25,
1982, to Tina and Andrew Jefferies; he was raised with the
companionship of two brothers, Bobby and Ian; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to protecting the lives and property of
his fellow citizens, Mr. Jefferies was a 16-year veteran of the
Galveston Fire Department; he shared a strong bond of camaraderie
with his colleagues and served on numerous committees of the local
chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which he
further benefited as vice president of the executive board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jefferies was the proud father of four children,
Dade, Aidan, Carter, and Mackenzie; his circle of loved ones also
included his partner, Dahnia; he enjoyed taking things apart to see
how they worked, sharing the music he liked with others, and
entertaining everyone around him with his witty sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, Although his journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Andy Jefferies will forever be remembered with great
admiration and affection, and he leaves behind a record of public
service that will forever remain a source of pride to his loved
ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Andrew Wesley
Jefferies and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
passing; 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 Andy
Jefferies.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 239 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House