TITLE: In memory of Samuel Felix Mixon.

SUMMARY: In memory of Samuel Felix Mixon.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Samuel Felix Mixon of Galveston on September 16, 2022, at the age of 14, has brought a tremendous loss to his family and many friends; and WHEREAS, Born in Houston on November 28, 2007, to devoted parents Kathryn and Scott Mixon, Sam Mixon was likewise adored by his older siblings, Kaitlyn and Sully; he embraced his adopted hometown of Galveston, where he had graduated from Trinity Episcopal School and recently begun his freshman year at Ball High School; he was a warm and friendly young man with a contagious smile and a wonderful sense of humor, and he endeared himself to a wide circle of friends, some of whom he had known since birth; and WHEREAS, A natural athlete, Sam excelled at baseball, basketball, soccer, skateboarding, and skimboarding, but he was most passionate about fishing; he had fond memories of going to Camp Longhorn during the summer and took great pleasure in boating with his friends; moreover, he had a keen ability to bring others together, and he was admired by everyone around him for his big heart and his kind and gentle nature; his faith was also an important part of his life, and he was baptized in the open waters of Galveston, a place that had always held such meaning for him; and WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Sam Mixon leaves behind countless people whose lives are far richer for having known him, and they will forever cherish their memories of this beloved young man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Samuel Felix Mixon and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his parents, Kathryn and Scott Mixon; to his siblings, Kaitlyn and Sully Mixon; to his grandparents, Cindy and John Lee Sullivan; to his aunts and uncles, Elizabeth Hanlon and her husband, Chris, Rocky Sullivan and his wife, Kelsi, and Michelle Leslie and her husband, George; to his cousins, Sarah and Abbey Hanlon, James and John Sullivan, Marcell Drago Leslie, Marcella Tudeen and her husband, Mike, Kelley and George Georgiades, Kristen and John Berger, Todd and Sarah Sullivan, Johnny and Sydney Sullivan, and Billy and Jocelyn Sullivan; to his step-grandmother, Karen Mixon; to his great-uncle, Gerald Sullivan, and his wife, Susanne; and to his numerous other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sam Mixon. Middleton President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2023, by a rising vote.