H.R. No. 139
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family, friends, and colleagues of Shelby County
Deputy Matthew Michael Eugene Pierson of Etoile have suffered an
immeasurable loss with his tragic passing on August 29, 2023, at the
age of 25; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Pierson was born in Houston on June 17,
1998, to Michael Eugene Pierson and Pamela Lee; after his mother's
death, he lived with his uncle Jaimie Campbell, whom he loved as a
father; he graduated in 2017 from Huntington High School, where he
was prom king and president of his senior class; and
WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Pierson worked as a
security guard for CHI St. Luke's Health, first in Lufkin and then
in Houston; he graduated from the Houston Community College Police
Academy on August 15, 2023, and on August 24, he realized his dream
of becoming a deputy when he accepted a position with the Shelby
County Sheriff's Office; he further demonstrated his commitment to
serve and protect the public as a member of the Etoile Volunteer
Fire Department; actively engaged in his community, he was involved
with a number of other organizations as well; and
WHEREAS, Outside of his professional and civic
responsibilities, Deputy Pierson enjoyed spending time with his
wide circle of loved ones, which included his best friend, Jeremy,
as well as a host of relatives and other individuals who had become
like family to him; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a dynamic personality and a kind and
generous nature, Matthew Pierson brightened the world for all who
knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Deputy Matthew Michael Eugene Pierson and extend deepest
condolences to the members of his family: to his grandfather,
Robert Johnson; to his uncles, Jaimie Campbell and Steve Lee; to his
sister, Ashleigh Blaze; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Deputy
Pierson.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 139 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on November 7, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House