TITLE: In memory of Cody Paul Stephens of Crosby.

SUMMARY: In memory of Cody Paul Stephens of Crosby.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Words cannot diminish the sorrow caused by the untimely death of Cody Paul Stephens of Crosby, who passed away on May 6, 2012, at the age of 18; and WHEREAS, The son of Scott and Melody Stephens, Cody Stephens was born on October 21, 1993, in Crosby; he attended Crosby High School, where he excelled on the gridiron and was a leader on the Cougars' 4A bi-district championship team in 2010; this talented athlete had recently received a football scholarship to Tarleton State University; and WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Stephens was an avid outdoorsman with an interest in agricultural mechanics, which he pursued through his participation in 4-H and the FFA; he enjoyed raising show animals and was the winner of a scholarship from the Crosby Fair and Rodeo; he also shared his time with children at local schools, where he read each week as part of a mentoring program; and WHEREAS, Admired for his generosity, leadership, and determination, Cody Stephens brightened the lives of those around him, and his loved ones will forever cherish their memories of time spent in his company; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cody Paul Stephens and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents, Scott and Melody Stephens; to his brother, Clay Stephens; to his sister, Katie Stephens; to his grandparents, Paul and Frankie Stephens and Shelton and Faye Robinson; to his aunts and uncles, Pam and Pat Parsons, Donna Johnston-Bunch and her husband, Billy, Allen Robinson and his wife, Cathy, and Randy Knowles; to his cousins, Jeff and Amy Robinson, Nathan Johnston, Kelsey and Jared Knowles, and Kara and Kyle Parsons; 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 Cody Paul Stephens. Smith Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 370 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 28, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House