TITLE: In memory of Felix Derwyn Cook of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Felix Derwyn Cook of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close when Felix Derwyn Cook of Houston passed away on February 21, 2011, at the age of 59; and WHEREAS, Born on March 7, 1951, to Felix Lopez Cook and Opal Augusta Ross Cook, Mr. Cook attended public school in the Bayou City and graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School; he received a bachelor of business administration degree in management from Texas A&M University--Kingsville; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his 27-year career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Felix Cook set a standard of excellence in the workplace, forged many friendships with his colleagues, and took pride in his role as systems administrator for the creation of the E-911 database because of its potential to save lives; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cook's strong faith sustained him through the years, beginning with his childhood affiliation with Trinity Gardens First Baptist Church; kind and caring, this generous individual actively supported charities such as Bread of Life, which he led as president; he also served as president of the Houston Chapter of NETWORK; and WHEREAS, Though it is impossible to gauge the full effect of one man's life, some individuals leave their unmistakable mark on the world as they move through it, and Felix Cook was indeed one such person; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Felix Derwyn Cook and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 36 years, Jeri Lyn Cook; to his daughter, Cassye DomiNique Cook; to his stepdaughter, Shannon Dione Grigsby; to his father, Felix Cook; to his mother-in-law, Winnie Mauryne Grigsby; to his step-grandson, Nicolas Spenser Grigsby; to his brother, Dwayne Butler Cook; to his sister, Alecia Davis; 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 Felix Cook. Dutton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1075 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 14, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House