TITLE: In memory of Danny Lee Knight Sr. of Waxahachie.

SUMMARY: In memory of Danny Lee Knight Sr. of Waxahachie.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Danny Lee Knight Sr. of Waxahachie, who passed away on April 9, 2021, at the age of 66; and WHEREAS, The son of Bud and Ethel Mae "Cricket" Knight, Danny Knight was born on August 31, 1954, in Wichita Falls and grew up in the town of Petty with five siblings, Bobby, Maxine, Betty, Buddy, and Kathy; he graduated from West Lamar High School in 1973; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Knight joined the United States Air Force in January 1975 and became an air traffic controller; after returning home from the military, he was employed by the Campbell Soup company, and in 1985, he started working at the U.S. Post Office in Dallas; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Knight enjoyed the love and support of his wife of more than four and a half decades, Lyne, and he took great pride in their children, John, Danny, and Heaven; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include eight grandchildren, Mackenzie, Jalyn, Mason, Landry, London, Madie, Jax, and Broox; and WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Danny Knight leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Danny Lee Knight Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Danny Knight. Ellzey Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1299 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House