TITLE: In memory of Carli Grace Simmons of Burkeville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Carli Grace Simmons of Burkeville.

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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the loss of Carli Grace Simmons of Burkeville, who passed away on April 26, 2013, at the age of three; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Valerie and Bradley Simmons, Carli was born on December 8, 2009, in DeRidder, Louisiana, and she brought great happiness to her parents, her brother "Co-Co," her grandparents, Paw-Paw and Maw-Maw and Grampy and Grammy, and all those around her; and WHEREAS, Carli was diagnosed with a brain tumor before she turned two, and, motivated by their experiences at Texas Children's Hospital, her parents established Carli's Butterfly W.I.S.H.E.S. Foundation; this nonprofit organization works to meet the needs of families with loved ones in the Progressive Care Unit of the hospital by providing toys for the children and meals for the families; and WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth was far too brief, Carli Grace inspired countless others with her beautiful smile and contagious laugh, and the foundation that carries her name will continue to bring comfort into the lives of others facing the struggle of a prolonged stay at the hospital; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carli Grace Simmons and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her parents, Valerie and Bradley Simmons; to her brother, Cody "Co-Co" Simmons; to her grandparents, David and Nancy Bishop and James and Joy Hutton; to her great-grandparents, Raymond and Etta Simmons; to her great-grandfather, Merton Smith; to her aunts, Brenda Addison, Laurie Greer, and Sierra Hutton; to her uncles, Brenton Hutton and Nathan Hutton; to her cousins, Nolan and Erin Greer; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Carli Simmons. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2153 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 17, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House