TITLE: In memory of Charley James Wasson of Lubbock.

SUMMARY: In memory of Charley James Wasson of Lubbock.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of Lubbock are mourning the loss of admired community leader Charley James Wasson, who passed away on May 10, 2017, at the age of 41; and WHEREAS, The son of Jimmy and Shirley Wasson, Charley Wasson was born in Fritch on December 8, 1975; as a young man, he often worked with his grandparents on the family farm, and his character was further shaped by his participation in debate and the Boy Scouts, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, After receiving a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in sports management and marketing from Texas Tech University, Mr. Wasson embarked on a career in cancer and hospice care; beginning in 1999, he worked for Covenant Health, first at the Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center and later as the executive director and CEO of Hospice of Lubbock and the Covenant palliative care program; in recognition of his outstanding efforts, he received the 2015 Values in Action Award for Justice from Covenant Health; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wasson contributed to his professional community as a member of the Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization and the Texas Non-Profit Hospice Alliance boards; he also held leadership roles with a number of worthy civic groups, including Women's Protective Services; and WHEREAS, Beloved by many for his warmth, compassion, and good humor, Mr. Wasson was especially devoted to his nieces and nephews; he remained loyal all his life to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and his other interests included photography, travel, and movies; he was also a man of strong religious faith and a valued congregant of First United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Charley Wasson lived a caring and purposeful life, and although his journey on this earth ended far too soon, he leaves behind a record of service to others that will forever inspire all those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charley James Wasson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his mother and stepfather, Shirley and Kent Eagle; to his brother, Jamey Wasson, and his wife, Leslie; to his sisters, Kim Huot and her husband, John, Shelly Biggs and her husband, Rusty, Kay Lynn Clifford and her husband, Chris, Debbie Petersen and her husband, Eric, and Kathy Whittenberg and her husband, Kyle; to his nephews and nieces; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charley Wasson. Burrows Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2523 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House