88R7279 BK-D
By: Middleton S.R. No. 479
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an unimaginable loss
with the tragic passing of Mason Anthony Nelson of Galveston on
September 2, 2022, at the age of 14; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 14, 2008, in San Antonio, Mason Nelson
was the cherished son of Reid Allen and Melissa Vaught Nelson and
the brother of four siblings, Ellie, Parker, Cody, and Peighton; he
spent the first nine years of his life in Boerne, before moving to
Galveston in 2017; last May, he graduated from Trinity Episcopal
School, and at the time of his death, he had recently started his
freshman year at Ball High School; and
WHEREAS, A hardworking and driven young athlete, Mason
dedicated himself to practicing baseball and training to live up to
his full potential; he earned the admiration of his coaches and
teammates, and he enjoyed the camaraderie of a tight-knit circle of
friends, who were like brothers and sisters to him; in addition, he
formed many close relationships at Camp Longhorn, and he left a
profound impression on countless other people over the course of
his life; in all his endeavors, he derived much comfort and strength
from his faith, and his devotion to his beliefs was an inspiration
to those around him; and
WHEREAS, Although the passing of Mason Nelson brings
immeasurable pain and sorrow, his memory will continue to live on in
the hearts of all who were blessed to share in his love and
friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Mason Anthony Nelson and extend
deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
Reid Allen Nelson and Melissa Vaught Nelson; to his siblings, Ellie
Phillips, Parker Nelson, Cody Phillips, and Peighton Nelson; to his
grandparents, Sally Nelson and Alvin and Nancy Vaught; to his
uncles and aunts, Eric Nelson and his wife, Stephanie, Jeremy
Nelson, John Vaught and his wife, Nancy, Mark Vaught and his wife,
Lauren, and Melissa Nelson Davis and her husband, Ricky; to his
numerous great-uncles, great-aunts, and cousins; and to his 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 Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Mason Anthony Nelson.