HR1035 - Congratulating Kristen and David Cox on being named the 2025-2026 Parents of the Year by Texas A&M University.

      H.R. No. 1035       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Kristen and David Cox have been named the 2025-2026   Parents of the Year by Texas A&M University; and          WHEREAS, Since 1956, Texas A&M has provided students with the   opportunity to nominate their family members for special   recognition; this year, Mr. and Mrs. Cox were nominated for the   Parents of the Year award by their son, Kyle Cox, a member of the   Texas A&M Class of 2018 and a doctoral student in the Department of   Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications; and          WHEREAS, A 1983 graduate of Texas A&M, Kristen Cox has   enjoyed a rewarding career in the technology industry; when her son   was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, she realized that   he would need constant care, and she founded her own computer   company so that she could work from home; her son eventually   followed in her footsteps to become a student at Texas A&M, and she   moved with her company to College Station to continue supporting   him; in 2019, she became the chief executive officer of 12th Man   Technology, the official technology partner of Texas A&M   University; under her able leadership, the business has employed   numerous Aggie students, and it has sponsored campus events;   moreover, the business received the Aggie 100 Entrepreneur Award in   2021; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Cox was president of the El Paso A&M Club for a   decade, and she has been involved in the Brazos Valley A&M Club; she   is also a corporate partner with the Texas A&M Moms' Club as well as   a judge for the College of Engineering; active with the Aggie Women   Network, she served as a board member before being elected   president, and she received the organization's Legacy Award; she   has further distinguished herself as a board member for the Texas   Council for Developmental Disabilities and the National Center for   Missing & Exploited Children; a dedicated advocate for people with   disabilities, she has helped to train service dogs for children   with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and          WHEREAS, David Cox has been a steadfast source of support and   encouragement to his wife and son; a former NASA employee, he   currently works at Texas A&M, and he has assisted with 12th Man   Technology; in addition, he and Mrs. Cox have created scholarships   for students with disabilities; and          WHEREAS, Kristen and David Cox have made a lasting, positive   impact on the Aggie community, and it is a pleasure to join in   honoring them for their many achievements; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Kristen and David Cox on being   named the 2025-2026 Parents of the Year by Texas A&M University and   extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Cox as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Dyson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1035 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House