H.R. No. 58

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
	the family, friends, and colleagues of Ronald Banerji of El Paso,
	who passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 49; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Khewra, Pakistan, on March 8, 1974, Ron
	Banerji moved with his family to the United States in 1977; raised
	in New Orleans and in Libertyville, Illinois, he received a
	bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
	and graduated cum laude from Notre Dame Law School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Banerji went on to embark on a successful career
	as an attorney; he initially worked in intellectual property
	litigation but later discovered a passion for criminal prosecution,
	and he served in the appellate division of the El Paso District
	Attorney's Office; and
	WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Banerji was dedicated to his
	family; he shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Amanda, and he
	took great pride in his two children, Samantha and Alex; known for
	his quick wit, he kept everyone around him laughing and had a gift
	for engaging anyone in conversation; and
	WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Banerji enjoyed being
	active and took pleasure in anything that got him outdoors,
	including scuba diving, sailing, and grilling; he also liked
	reading science fiction and listening to alternative rock; and
	WHEREAS, Although Ron Banerji will be deeply missed, memories
	of his generosity, his kindness, and his devotion to his loved ones
	remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Ronald Banerji and extend heartfelt condolences to the members
	of his family: to his wife, Amanda Banerji; to his children,
	Samantha and Alex; to his mother, Juliet Ghandhi; to his
	stepmother, Mary Forester; to his siblings, Leena Banerji and her
	husband, Derek, Jennifer Ghandhi and her husband, Danny, Michelle
	Degen and her husband, Mike, and Brian Banerji; 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 Ron
	Banerji.
	Moody
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 58 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House