TITLE: In memory of Alayna Kay McDonald.

SUMMARY: In memory of Alayna Kay McDonald.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss with the tragic passing of Alayna Kay McDonald on August 22, 2020, at the age of 26; and WHEREAS, The cherished daughter of Chris and Dawn McDonald, Alayna McDonald was born on March 17, 1994, in Clear Lake, and she grew up with two siblings, Chelsea and Luke; she and her family attended Sagemont Church, where she professed her faith at a young age; an accomplished student, she took college-level courses and graduated from J. Frank Dobie High School in 2011, a year early; she received an associate degree at San Jacinto College and studied nursing at Texas Woman's University; and WHEREAS, Ms. McDonald worked for St. Luke's hospital as a patient care assistant, earning a reputation for her dedication, dependability, and strong work ethic; she endeared herself to her coworkers with her sunny smile and helpful attitude, and her talent as a storyteller could turn the most mundane day on the job into an entertaining adventure; and WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Ms. McDonald loved decorating for the holidays with her mother, cooking for her relatives and friends, listening to country music, and attending sporting events; she also adored animals, especially her dogs, Jenni and Sophie; and WHEREAS, Alayna McDonald enriched the lives of all who had the good fortune to share in her love and friendship, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alayna Kay McDonald and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her parents, Chris and Dawn McDonald; to her sister, Chelsea, and her brother-in-law, Tristan; to her brother, Luke; to her grandparents, Charles and Sharon Jordan; to her uncles, Tim and Michael; to her aunts, Shelley and Heather; to her cousins, Hayden, Jordan, and Jacob; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Alayna McDonald. Paul President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 106 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 106 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on May 19, 2021. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor