TITLE: In memory of Michael Taylor Dodd.

SUMMARY: In memory of Michael Taylor Dodd.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Michael Taylor Dodd, who died August 14, 2021, at the age of 23; and WHEREAS, Michael Dodd was an exemplary citizen and a dedicated young man whose outstanding service as an emergency medical technician allowed him to fulfill his calling in life to help others in their times of need; and WHEREAS, Michael was born on July 29, 1998, in Houston; he attended Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, where he earned a diploma and his emergency medical technician basic certification; and WHEREAS, He went on to earn his National Registry Paramedic Certification from Houston Community College in 2019; he began his career by briefly serving at American Medical Response before taking a position at the Memorial Hermann Katy Emergency Room; he later joined Austin County Emergency Medical Services to serve in his first 911 position, while continuing to also serve at the emergency room; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, kindness, and good humor, Michael gave unselfishly to others, and he will long be remembered for his generous spirit and vivacious personality by all who were privileged to share in his life; and WHEREAS, He was a source of strength and joy to his family, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family members and countless friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Michael Taylor Dodd; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Michael Dodd. Kolkhorst President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 30, 2021, by a rising vote.