HR19 - In memory of William Matthew Biggar of Austin.

      H.R. No. 19       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at   the loss of William Matthew Biggar of Austin, who passed away on   October 4, 2024, at the age of 23; and          WHEREAS, The son of Craig and Carrie France Biggar, William   Biggar was born on February 26, 2001, and enjoyed the companionship   of two sisters, Caroline and Catherine; he was a student at Doss   Elementary School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, and Hyde Park   High School, where he received the Panther Award; upon graduation,   he attended Southwestern University and played on the baseball   team; he later studied at St. Edward's University; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Biggar had a passion for sports, excelling as a   baseball pitcher and basketball player, and he delighted in   cheering on the Texas Longhorns; spending time outdoors with   friends and family brought him great joy, and he especially   cherished annual trips to Lake Tahoe and outings on Lake Austin; he   demonstrated a strong work ethic in all of his endeavors, including   as a volunteer for political campaigns; he was also admired for his   kindness, optimism, and wonderful sense of humor; and          WHEREAS, Although his days were far too few, all who shared in   the love and friendship of William Biggar may find comfort in their   treasured memories of this special young man; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Matthew   Biggar and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:   to his parents, Craig Biggar and Carrie France Biggar; to his   sisters, Caroline Biggar and Catherine Biggar; to his grandmothers,   Phyllis Biggar and Lea France; to his aunts, Staci Biggar, Marci   Biggar Jones, and Christie France Terry; and to his many other   relatives and friends; 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 William   Biggar.     Cole     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 19 was unanimously adopted by a rising   vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House