H.R. No. 488
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of Aspen Cheyenne Blessing of Baird, who passed away on
March 10, 2024, at the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Drew and Jennifer Blessing, Aspen
Blessing was born in Abilene on March 15, 2005, and she grew up with
the companionship of six brothers and sisters, Malcolm, Elijah,
Tabitha, Selah, Kefira, and Gabe; in 2023, she graduated from
Homeschool High School; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her faith from an early age, Ms. Blessing
was an active member of several local churches; known for her
warmth, compassion, and gentle spirit, she was quick to lend an ear
to a friend in need and she had a deep love for animals; above all
else, she cherished time spent with her family, and she shared a
special bond with her siblings; and
WHEREAS, Although her days were far too few, the joy and
radiance with which Aspen Blessing lived her life will forever
comfort and inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Aspen Cheyenne
Blessing and extend deepest condolences to the members of her
family: to her parents, Drew and Jennifer Blessing; to her
siblings, Malcolm Blessing and his wife, Kara, and Elijah, Tabitha,
Selah, Kefira, and Gabe Blessing; to her niece, Amelia Blessing; to
her grandparents, Andy and Carol Blessing and David and Jerri
Lollar; to her great-grandmother, Dixie Jones; 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 Aspen
Blessing.
Lambert
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 488 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House