TITLE: In memory of Parker Mason Coogan of Kingwood.

SUMMARY: In memory of Parker Mason Coogan of Kingwood.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Parker Mason Coogan of Kingwood were deeply saddened by his untimely death on April 27, 2021, at the age of 23; and WHEREAS, Born in Houston on May 28, 1997, Parker Coogan was the treasured son of Tim and Amy Coogan, and he grew up with a brother, Alex, and a sister, McKenna; a multisport athlete, he was a standout football player at Kingwood High School, and his teammates selected him as captain before his senior season; he received many honors, including First-Team All-District Offensive Line and First-Team Academic All-State; and WHEREAS, Mr. Coogan went on to attend Columbia University, where he graduated in May 2020 with a bachelor's degree in financial economics; he was a star player on the football team, earning spots on the All-Ivy League Third Team and Columbia Lions All-Decade Team; excelling off the field as well, he was named to the dean's list multiple times, and he organized an annual charity fundraiser; after graduation, he began work in securitized product sales at Barclays Investment Bank in New York; and WHEREAS, A true gentle giant, Mr. Coogan was a loyal friend who made everyone around him feel included; admired for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, he was passionate about technology and liked to build computers; despite his many accomplishments, he was beloved for his humility, as well as for his generosity and wonderful sense of humor; and WHEREAS, Although the loss of one so full of promise brings tremendous heartache, Parker Coogan immeasurably enriched the lives of all who had the good fortune to share in his love and friendship, and they will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Parker Mason Coogan and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Tim and Amy Coogan; to his brother, Alex; to his sister, McKenna; to his grandparents, Jack and Jill Coogan, Jan and Doty Olson, and Kit and Nick Donwen; to his aunts and uncles, Tiffany Coogan Abraham, Tyler Coogan, Kelly and Kevin Krenzke, Alecia and Chip Cunningham, Etienne and Kevin Olson, Kay and Joe Coogan, and Bob Coogan; 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 Parker Coogan.