Bill Text: TX HR11 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 1st Special Session | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 11 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: In memory of Parker Mason Coogan of Kingwood.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-07-09 - Referred to Resolutions Calendars [HR11 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR11-Introduced.html

	87S10653 JRI-D

	By: Huberty	H.R. No. 11



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Parker Mason Coogan of
	Kingwood were deeply saddened by his untimely death on April 27,
	2021, at the age of 23; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Houston on May 28, 1997, Parker Coogan was
	the treasured son of Tim and Amy Coogan, and he grew up with a
	brother, Alex, and a sister, McKenna; a multisport athlete, he was a
	standout football player at Kingwood High School, and his teammates
	selected him as captain before his senior season; he received many
	honors, including First-Team All-District Offensive Line and
	First-Team Academic All-State; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Coogan went on to attend Columbia University,
	where he graduated in May 2020 with a bachelor's degree in financial
	economics; he was a star player on the football team, earning spots
	on the All-Ivy League Third Team and Columbia Lions All-Decade
	Team; excelling off the field as well, he was named to the dean's
	list multiple times, and he organized an annual charity fundraiser;
	after graduation, he began work in securitized product sales at
	Barclays Investment Bank in New York; and
	WHEREAS, A true gentle giant, Mr. Coogan was a loyal friend
	who made everyone around him feel included; admired for his strong
	work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, he was passionate about
	technology and liked to build computers; despite his many
	accomplishments, he was beloved for his humility, as well as for his
	generosity and wonderful sense of humor; and
	WHEREAS, Although the loss of one so full of promise brings
	tremendous heartache, Parker Coogan immeasurably enriched the
	lives of all who had the good fortune to share in his love and
	friendship, and they will forever carry him close in their hearts;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Parker Mason Coogan and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
	his family: to his parents, Tim and Amy Coogan; to his brother,
	Alex; to his sister, McKenna; to his grandparents, Jack and Jill
	Coogan, Jan and Doty Olson, and Kit and Nick Donwen; to his aunts
	and uncles, Tiffany Coogan Abraham, Tyler Coogan, Kelly and Kevin
	Krenzke, Alecia and Chip Cunningham, Etienne and Kevin Olson, Kay
	and Joe Coogan, and Bob Coogan; 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 Parker
	Coogan.