TITLE: In memory of Steve K. Askins of Irving.

SUMMARY: In memory of Steve K. Askins of Irving.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Steve K. Askins of Irving passed away on May 19, 2011, at the age of 62, leaving his circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in his company; and WHEREAS, A native of Corsicana, Steve Askins was born on August 1, 1948, to Samuel Wade Askins and Jimmie Opal Haigood Askins; he graduated from Irving High School and continued his studies at North Texas State University; he subsequently served his country as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve from 1971 to 1977; and WHEREAS, Mr. Askins pursued a career as a certified public accountant, partnering with Robert Yeager and Company in Dallas for more than 35 years until going into business for himself in 2010; in his leisure time, he volunteered as a scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop No. 508 and took great pleasure in any number of outdoor activities; he possessed a lifelong love of learning, and he delighted in family quiz competitions and Scrabble matches; he was particularly knowledgeable about music, birds, and native Texas wildlife; and WHEREAS, Although Steve Askins will be deeply missed, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be treasured by all those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Steve K. Askins and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Vicky Ann Askins; to his sons, Dustin Kyle Askins and his wife, Lindsay, and Shane Austin Askins; to his daughters by heart, Gayle Marie Jones and Terri Rensel Blake; to his grandson, Kelton Askins; to his brother, Mike Askins; to his sisters, Leslie Bilyeu and her husband, Tim, and Laurie Ayers and her husband, Clint; to his five nieces, Lindsay and Stephanie Bilyeu and Emily, Holly, and Heather Ayers; 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 Steve K. Askins. Harper-Brown Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 238 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House