SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 479
In Memory
of
Mason Nelson
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Middleton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate