89R21709 CW-D
By: Meyer H.R. No. 808
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Molly Katherine Mullens of
Park Cities on March 16, 2024, at the age of nine, brought an
unimaginable loss to her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, The cherished daughter of Michael and Marissa
Mullens, Molly Mullens was born on January 29, 2015, and she grew up
with the companionship of her older brothers, Sean and Connor; she
was further blessed with the affection of her grandparents, Mema
and Grandpa Pat; and
WHEREAS, Molly was a third grader at University Park
Elementary School in the Highland Park Independent School District;
an outgoing girl with an irrepressible personality, she loved
school, her classmates, and her teachers, and she demonstrated her
generosity and compassion by helping others feel connected and
included; among her favorite activities were spending time with
friends and playing with her dog, Ally, and she also enjoyed taking
acting classes, playing soccer, and the color pink; she uplifted
everyone around her with her warm smile and infectious laughter;
and
WHEREAS, On March 16, 2024, Molly lost her life in an
automobile accident on U.S. 287 near Vernon; her passing inspired
an outpouring of prayers, sympathy, and support from the community,
and her family successfully advocated for larger concrete barriers
on the highway in an effort to improve safety; proposed legislation
would designate a portion of U.S. 287 in Wilbarger County as the
Molly Mullens Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth was far too brief,
Molly Mullens was a ray of light in the lives of those who held her
dear, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and kindness that
will never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Molly Katherine
Mullens and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn her
passing; 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 Molly
Mullens.