SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 587
In Memory
of
Maranda Gail Mathis
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Maranda Gail Mathis of
Uvalde on May 24, 2022, at the age of 11, brought an unimaginable
loss to the many people who loved and cherished her; and
WHEREAS, Maranda Mathis was born in Gainesville, Florida,
on May 6, 2011, to Deanna Gornto and Brian Mathis Jr.; she grew up
with the companionship of a brother, Bruce, and she was further
blessed with the affectionate support of her grandfather and
great-grandmother and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Shy and sweet, Maranda enjoyed spending time
outdoors, where her pursuits included collecting rocks, shells,
and feathers; she had a kind heart, an engaging smile, and a vivid
imagination, and she often expressed her love for unicorns and
mermaids, particularly those that were her favorite colors,
purple and pink; and
WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth was far too brief,
Maranda Gail Mathis was a ray of light in the lives of those who
held her dear, and they will never forget the abundant happiness
that she brought to them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maranda Gail
Mathis and extend deepest condolences to the members of her
family: to her parents, Deanna Gornto and Brian Mathis Jr.; to
her grandfather, Brian Mathis Sr.; to her great-grandmother,
Margie Mathis; to her brother, Bruce Mathis; to her aunts, Angela
Turner, Pamela Lucas, Jean Gornto, Barbara Miller, and Carol
Miller; to her uncles, Melvin Mathis, Ted Gornto Sr., Quinten
Mathis, James D. Miller, and Greg Garland; to her numerous
cousins; and to the countless others in Uvalde and beyond who
mourn her passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Maranda Mathis.
Gutierrez
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry Blanco Johnson Perry
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner Campbell King Schwertner
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Hall Middleton Whitmire Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Parker
Birdwell Hughes Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini