H.R. No. 27
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss
with the tragic passing of Lyndsey Captain Vicknair of Manor on June
15, 2024, at the age of 33; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 31, 1990, to Bobby and Lena
Captain, the former Lyndsey Captain grew up with the companionship
of a sister, Laura-Marie; after graduating from Mansfield High
School in 2008, she earned her bachelor's degree in criminal
justice from Prairie View A&M University in 2010; she furthered her
education by obtaining a juris doctor degree from South Texas
College of Law in 2013 and a master of legal studies degree in oil,
gas, and energy resources from the University of Oklahoma in 2020;
and
WHEREAS, At the time of her passing, Mrs. Vicknair was
working as a construction attorney with the Chapman Firm in Austin,
where she was recognized as a promising young professional; she was
active in several industry organizations, including the Austin
Young Lawyers Association, the Austin Bar Association, and various
sections of the State Bar of Texas; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Vicknair enjoyed the
love and support of her husband, Kevin Vicknair, and their three
children, Kenzi, Kairo, and Kya; in her leisure time, she enjoyed
traveling and attending concerts and sporting events; she and her
husband set an inspiring example of charitable involvement for
their children by organizing fundraisers and food drives and taking
part in other community outreach activities, and after her son was
diagnosed with sickle cell anemia in 2020, she dedicated herself to
promoting awareness of the disease; and
WHEREAS, During her years on this earth, Lyndsey Vicknair
demonstrated a passion for life and a steadfast commitment to the
causes in which she believed, and those who were fortunate enough to
know her will never forget the love and friendship that she shared
with them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lyndsey Captain
Vicknair and extend heartfelt condolences to her family: to her
husband, Kevin Vicknair; to her children, Kenzi, Kairo, and Kya; to
her sister, Laura-Marie Captain; to her cousins; and to her many
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lyndsey
Captain Vicknair.
Cole
Turner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 27 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 6, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House