TITLE: In memory of Carin Elizabeth and Raley Wayne Kopecki of Panna Maria.

SUMMARY: In memory of Carin Elizabeth and Raley Wayne Kopecki of Panna Maria.

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WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the heartache felt by the family of Carin Elizabeth Kopecki of Panna Maria and her son, Raley Wayne Kopecki, who tragically lost their lives on June 6, 2022; and WHEREAS, The former Carin Elizabeth Stocks was born on June 27, 1989, to Steven and Tamlyn Stocks; she married Garrett Kopecki on October 23, 2010, and after working as a nurse at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, she dedicated herself to supporting her husband in his business; she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, and she enjoyed being out on the water with loved ones, whether surfing, visiting the bay or Frio River, or watching her husband wakeboard; fun-loving and adventurous, she was also fond of flying, skydiving, off-roading, and of course, shopping; she possessed a warm and caring nature and never hesitated to help others with anything they needed; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Kopecki's marriage was further enriched by the birth of the couple's son, Raley Wayne Kopecki, on July 7, 2016; an energetic and spirited young boy, Raley liked to make friends, play with his toys, tinker with tools, and roll around on his bicycle and Razor, and he adored his dog, Tate; he also shared his parents' love of venturing out to the lake and the beach, where he took joy in swimming, fishing, surfing with his mother, and riding on the boat and jet ski; and WHEREAS, Although they will be greatly missed, Carin and Raley Kopecki brightened the lives of everyone who was blessed to know them, and they will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of their loved ones; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carin Elizabeth and Raley Wayne Kopecki and extend deepest condolences to the members of their family: to Garrett Kopecki; to Tamlyn Stocks; to James Leasman; to Brett and Anna Leasman; to Katy Curry; to Eddie Stocks; to Jillian, Ryan, and Brax Leasman; to Kathy and Milton Kopecki; to Blaise and Kim Kopecki; to Ryan Kopecki; to Kurt and Heather Kopecki; to Ben and Genna Alexander; to Halleigh and Ty Kopecki; and to their other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Carin Elizabeth and Raley Wayne Kopecki. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 900 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 14, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House