HR1494 - In memory of Joshua Daniel King of Weatherford.

      H.R. No. 1494       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Joshua Daniel King of   Weatherford on April 5, 2025, at the age of 37, has profoundly   saddened the many people who loved him; and          WHEREAS, Josh King was born in Fort Worth on December 29,   1987, to Phil and Terry King, and he was raised in Weatherford with   his five sisters, Kristy, Sarah, Hannah, Mary, and Leah; he   attended Trinity Christian Academy before obtaining a bachelor's   degree in business from Dallas Baptist University, where he played   tennis; he later earned a master's degree in business   administration; and          WHEREAS, A skilled businessman, Mr. King played a vital role   in the growth of the national company Select Mat, and he further   distinguished himself as its CEO and executive vice president; he   also worked with Call Box and gained valuable experience during his   time as a partner at Steergate Payment Solutions; in addition, he   was a professional tennis coach with Four Seasons Hotels; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. King benefited from the   support and affection of his wife, Sarah, with whom he shared a   fulfilling union that spanned half a decade, and he was a devoted   father to their daughter, Katelyn; he enjoyed pursuing hobbies such   as fishing and pickleball, and he was an avid fan of the Texas   Rangers; above all else, he treasured time spent with his family,   which also included his 17 nieces and nephews; and          WHEREAS, Mr. King drew strength from his deep faith, and he   participated in the Cultivate men's Bible study group; he remained   steadfast in his spiritual beliefs during his courageous battle   with brain cancer, and he inspired all those around him through his   resilience and determination, often reminding them that "God is not   failing us. He is fulfilling His promises to us"; and          WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Josh King   leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far   richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured   place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joshua Daniel King   and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his   wife, Sarah King; to his daughter, Katelyn King; to his parents,   State Senator Phil King and Terry King; to his grandmother, Barbara   King; to his sisters, Kristy Moseley and her husband, Ric, Sarah   Holt and her husband, Jacob, Hannah Jones and her husband, Daniel,   Mary Haye and her husband, Austin, and Leah King; and to his other   relatives and many 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 Josh King.     Bell of Montgomery     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1494 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on June 2, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House