TITLE: In memory of Dawn Williams Trozzo of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dawn Williams Trozzo of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and many good works of Dawn Williams Trozzo of Houston, who passed away on May 14, 2012, at the age of 43; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Diane and Stanley Williams, Dawn Williams was born on February 18, 1969, in Houston; she graduated from Second Baptist School and then attended Baylor University and American University in Washington, D.C.; while in the nation's capital, she coached cheerleading at Langley High School and became active in politics; and WHEREAS, Returning to her hometown, this dynamic Texan was an officer of her family's real estate companies and of the Williams Family Foundation; she contributed to her fellow citizens as precinct chair for the Briargrove neighborhood and as a member of the board of the Magic Circle Republican Women's Club, and she further shared her time and talents as a member of the Junior League of Houston; and WHEREAS, In 1995, she married Clay Trozzo and the pair spent many years of rewarding matrimony together; devoted to her family, she enthusiastically supported her sons, Jared and Payne, in all their endeavors and especially loved watching them play sports; and WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Ms. Trozzo was a valued member of Second Baptist Church, where she served in various positions of leadership; she participated in the Love and Respect Bible study and the Amazing Race class, and she volunteered with the sixth grade Gatekeepers prayer group; moreover, she continued to support her alma mater, SBS, as chair of EagleFest 2008 and as the agent for her graduating class; involved in the larger Baptist community as well, she served on the President's Advisory Council for Houston Baptist University and initiated the search for the school's new mascot; and WHEREAS, Ms. Trozzo loved to play tennis and golf, and she twice won the Ladies Pro-Am Championship at the Mercedes-Benz tournament in Kapalua, Hawaii; in her leisure time, she enjoyed reading mystery novels and traveling; and WHEREAS, While the life of Dawn Trozzo ended far too soon, those fortunate enough to have known her will long remember the way she touched their lives with her graciousness and wonderful sense of humor, and she will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dawn Williams Trozzo and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Clay Trozzo; to her sons, Jared and Payne Trozzo; to her parents, Diane and Stanley Williams; to her brother, Jay Williams, and his wife, Dena; to her parents-in-law, Carolyn and Ernie Trozzo; to her brother-in-law, Matt Trozzo, and his wife, Jess; to her nephew, Jace; to her nieces, Alex, Lily, and Annie; and to her brother-in-law, Michael Trozzo, and his wife, Lindsey; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dawn Williams Trozzo. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1984 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 17, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House