Bill Text: TX HR377 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending Abigail Rose Arias of Angleton for her outstanding perseverance during her fight with cancer and congratulating her on being named an honorary Texas Ranger.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-25 - Reported enrolled [HR377 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR377-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 377

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Abigail Rose Arias of Angleton has captured the
hearts of countless people through the grace and courage she has
demonstrated throughout her battle with cancer, and on February 25,
2019, the inspiring six-year-old is being sworn in at the State
Capitol as an honorary member of the Texas Rangers; and
WHEREAS, Two years ago, Abigail was diagnosed with a rare
form of pediatric cancer, which has required her to endure numerous
surgeries and chemotherapy treatments; she has never wavered in her
determination to conquer the disease, and she draws strength and
support from her loving parents, Ilene and Ruben Arias, and her
older brother, Ethan, as well as a multitude of other admirers; and
WHEREAS, Abigail has dreamed of becoming a police officer,
and she enjoys contributing to the Freeport Police Department's
Blue Santa Program by volunteering to hand out gifts to less
privileged children during the holiday season; she was recently
named an honorary member of the department after her story and her
desire to serve her community caught the attention of Freeport
Police Chief Ray Garivey, who enlisted the help of an organization
in Pearland known as Cop Stop and partnered with other local leaders
to make her dream a reality; and
WHEREAS, More than 200 family members, friends, and police
officers attended the special ceremony on February 7, 2019, when
Abigail was presented with a custom child-sized uniform, along with
a badge, patches, and challenge coins befitting an officer of the
law; the young girl took her oath as Rookie Officer No. 758 of the
Freeport PD, making a vow to continue fighting the "bad guys,"
referring to her cancer; the emotional moment has since been
featured by national news outlets, and a video of the ceremony has
garnered millions of online views; she received another
well-deserved recognition when February 7 was declared as "Abigail
Rose Arias Day" by Freeport Mayor Troy Brimage; and
WHEREAS, Abigail Arias is a remarkable young Texan whose
compassion, character, and bravery make her a beloved member of the
community, and she remains in the thoughts and prayers of
well-wishers across the nation as she continues to battle her
disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Abigail Rose Arias for her outstanding
perseverance and warmly congratulate her on being named an honorary
Texas Ranger; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Abigail and her family as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
Allen Guillen Ortega
Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
Anchia Harless Paddie
Anderson Harris Parker
Ashby Hefner Patterson
Bailes Hernandez Paul
Beckley Herrero Perez
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
Bernal Howard Ramos
Biedermann Huberty Raney
Blanco Hunter Raymond
Bohac Israel Reynolds
Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
Cain Klick Sheffield
Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
Canales Kuempel Shine
Capriglione Lambert Smith
Clardy Landgraf Smithee
Cole Lang Springer
Coleman Larson Stephenson
Collier Leach Stickland
Cortez Leman Stucky
Craddick Longoria Swanson
Cyrier Lozano Talarico
Darby Lucio III Thierry
Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
Deshotel Meyer Toth
Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miller VanDeaver
Fierro Minjarez Vo
Flynn Moody Walle
Frank Morrison White
Frullo Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Geren Murphy Wray
Gervin-Hawkins Murr Wu
Goldman Neave Zedler
González of Dallas Nevárez Zerwas
González of El Paso Noble Zwiener
Goodwin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 377 was adopted by the House on February
25, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House