HR27 - In memory of Lyndsey Captain Vicknair of Manor.

      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House