By: Paxton S.R. No. 347
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to pay
tribute to Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia, a distinguished
leader and dedicated public servant, on the occasion of her 30th
birthday on March 31, 2025, and in recognition of her esteemed
relationship as mother of Aurora Joy Rose Amedia, wife of United
States Air Force Major Samuel Amedia, and oldest daughter of
Senator Angela Paxton and Attorney General Ken Paxton; and
WHEREAS, An alumna of Baylor University, where she earned
her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, later earning a Masters of
Science in Nursing from Texas A & M University and a Masters of
Security Studies in Intelligence and Analysis from San Angelo
State University; Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia served as a
patriotic and accomplished Intelligence Officer in the United
States Air Force Special Warfare and Air Force Nurse whose date
of rank was July 4, 2017 and who was honorably discharged as a
Captain in the United States Air Force on June 15, 2023; she is
well known for her work ethic and for her achievements in health
care, family support, and pro-life charitable nursing at
numerous pregnancy resource centers in Texas and other states;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout her 30 impressive years, Abigail
Elizabeth Paxton Amedia has remained deeply devoted to her
family, and she has cherished the love and support of her
husband, Samuel Amedia, along with her precious enthusiastic
daughter, Aurora Joy Rose Amedia, and especially her favorite
mother, Senator Angela Paxton; and
WHEREAS, Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia is a highly
regarded woman and leader who gives generously of her time and
energy to community and country and consistently exhibits a deep
love of Texas including a prominently displayed tattoo of her
beloved state on the back of her left shoulder; her wealth of
nursing knowledge has been an invaluable asset to her family who
highly value her generous, expert and free medical advice at
frequent and often inconvenient times for her; and
WHEREAS, The successful career of Abigail Elizabeth Paxton
Amedia is marked by her exemplary decision-making and
statesmanship; her support of causes for the betterment of her
beloved mother and our state and her work as an Intelligence
Officer in the United States Air Force Special Warfare and Air
Force Nurse including two selfless deployments to Afghanistan
are testaments to her high standards, strong leadership, and
commitment to public service, and her loyalty to her country has
earned her the highest regard of those she loves and serves; and
WHEREAS, Senator Angela Paxton, an esteemed member of the
Texas Senate, is proud to honor her daughter, Abigail Elizabeth
Paxton Amedia, for her outstanding contributions to the citizens
of Texas and the United States of America on this special day and
to pay tribute to Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia for her many
accomplishments and for her dedication to family, state and
country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia, for
her exceptional achievements and extend to her sincere
appreciation and best wishes for a most enjoyable 30th birthday
celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia as an expression of the
admiration and esteem of the Texas Senate.