88S30585 EME-D By: Harless H.R. No. 143 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Dwayne Thomas Stenson of Houston, who passed away on August 11, 2023, at the age of 63; and WHEREAS, The son of Nilda Valles Stenson-Robinson and Thomas Stenson, Dwayne Stenson was born on December 7, 1959, in New York City and grew up in Miami, Florida, with five siblings, Lydia, Audrey, Martin, Rosalind, and Bradley; he proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, and he enjoyed a successful career as an auto mechanic that spanned nearly half a century; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Stenson drew strength from a rewarding marriage with his wife, Cheryl, and he took great pride in his children, Kevin, Sarah, and Heather, and his two bonus children, Anthony and Nicole; in his later years, he delighted in spending time with his grandchildren, Kaiden and Sophia, and his life was further enriched by his dog, Harley; in his leisure hours, he could often be found watching NASCAR races or riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with his wife; and WHEREAS, While the death of Dwayne Stenson brings great sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; 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 Dwayne Thomas Stenson and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Dwayne Stenson.