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      H.R. No. 1141       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Katie Erin Palmer made invaluable contributions to   the Denison Independent School District and her community over the   course of her career, and her legacy of leadership and civic   engagement will forever inspire all those who knew and loved this   esteemed educator; and          WHEREAS, A native of Denison, Katie Palmer was born on May 3,   1981, and she graduated from Austin College in 2003 with a   bachelor's degree in biology; she distinguished herself during her   tenure with Denison ISD, serving as a biology, robotics, and   science, technology, engineering, and math teacher at Scott Middle   School, where she was named Teacher of the Year multiple times;   additionally, she received the Ross Perot Fellowship and was   honored as a Scott's Scholar Sponsor and a school district   Difference Maker; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Palmer was known for her conservation and   nature rehabilitation work, including volunteering at Hagerman   National Wildlife Refuge, and she was a member of the Denison   Service League; she helped provide clothing, school supplies, and   food to those in need, and under her guidance, her students made   comforters for delivery to area hospitals and nursing homes; and          WHEREAS, On April 21, 2020, Mrs. Palmer was walking with her   husband, John, when they were struck by a vehicle; she later died   from her injuries; she was a devoted wife and the proud mother of   two children, Bella and Brandon, and after the accident, her family   began tirelessly seeking justice in her case; in 2021, a Texas law   was passed that requires any driver who seriously injures or kills a   pedestrian to submit to a blood alcohol test; and          WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Palmer's spirit of kindness and   compassion is reflected in the mission of Katie's Closet, which   provides clothes to Denison ISD students in need, and through the   Katie Palmer Project, a community outreach initiative that gifts   Christmas lights to families experiencing hardship; her efforts are   also honored with a memorial educational pavilion bearing her name   at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, where she taught youth   classes; and          WHEREAS, Katie Palmer was deeply committed to Denison ISD and   her community, and she made a lasting impact in the lives of those   who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby honor the memory of Katie Erin Palmer and pay   tribute to her life and service; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for her family as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Luther     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1141 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House