TITLE: In memory of Billy Eastman Ott of Waxahachie.

SUMMARY: In memory of Billy Eastman Ott of Waxahachie.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Billy Eastman Ott of Waxahachie on July 26, 2017, at the age of 24, has brought profound sorrow to the family and friends of this beloved young man; and WHEREAS, Born on May 4, 1993, in Dallas, Billy Ott was the son of Timothy Ott and Amanda Jenkins, and he was blessed with the companionship and affection of a sister, Katherine, and five step-siblings, Kamry, Kallay, Travis, Micayla, and Micah; a member of the Waxahachie High School Class of 2011, Mr. Ott was a standout player on the Indians golf team, and he won the 2010 district championship and captured such awards as Best Short Game and First Team All-District; after graduation, he joined the family business, B. G. Williams Asphalt, as a foreman and machine operator; and WHEREAS, Known for his adventurous and competitive spirit, Mr. Ott was passionate about racing motorcycles with the Texas Cross Country Racing Association and the Texas Off-Road Nationals, and he loved driving his prized truck, "Street Queen"; his contagious smile made an impression on everyone he encountered, and he was widely admired for his loyalty to his friends; and WHEREAS, During his time on this earth, Billy Ott lived life to the fullest, and the memory of his boundless warmth and enthusiasm will forever shine brightly in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Billy Eastman Ott and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his father, Tim Ott; to his mother and stepfather, Amanda and Greg Jenkins; to his sister, Katherine Johnson, and her husband, Justin; to his stepsisters, Kamry Nordyke and her husband, Jason, Kallay Fagan and her husband, Tal, and Micayla Jenkins; to his stepbrother, Travis Jenkins; to his nephew, Landon, and his niece, Lexi; to his grandparents, B. G. and Delia Williams and David and Dianne Ott; 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 Billy Ott. Wray Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 440 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House