H.R. No. 41 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Brent Dorman, a beloved member of the Centerville community and a friend to many, passed away on November 6, 2023, at the age of 49; and WHEREAS, The son of Larry and Dale Dorman, Brent Dorman was born in Crockett on September 18, 1974; he grew up with the companionship of a brother, Bart, and he graduated from Centerville High School; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Leon County, Mr. Dorman was known for his expertise in ranching and horse training; he possessed a remarkable ability to understand animals, and through the years, he partnered with his father in working with horses and cattle; his love of the outdoors was also evident in his passion for fishing, especially in his younger years, when he spent many hours on the water; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dorman enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Jennifer; he was the devoted father of two children, Kyle and Kadence, and he also took great pride in his two stepchildren, Hailee and Saidee; with the passage of time, he experienced the joy of welcoming two grandchildren, Clayton and Corinne, into the family; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dorman was a member of the Cowboy Church of Leon County, and he took great solace in singing with the church band and sharing in the fellowship of the congregation; and WHEREAS, Brent Dorman embraced the values of hard work and integrity, and he leaves behind a legacy of resilience, kindness, and good humor that will long be treasured by those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Brent Dorman and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Jennifer Dorman; to his parents, Larry and Dale Dorman; to his brother and sister-in-law, Bart and Sherry Dorman; to his children, Kyle Dorman and Kadence Dorman; to his stepdaughters, Hailee Aguilar and Saidee Castillo; to his grandchildren, Clayton and Corinne Aguilar; to his niece, Maggie Reid; to his nephew, Marcus Dorman; to his great-niece and great-nephew, Larryn and Laith Reid; to his cherished friend, Michael Weaver; and to all who mourn his passing; 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 Brent Dorman. Bell of Montgomery ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 41 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on November 17, 2023. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House