H.R. No. 139

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family, friends, and colleagues of Shelby County
	Deputy Matthew Michael Eugene Pierson of Etoile have suffered an
	immeasurable loss with his tragic passing on August 29, 2023, at the
	age of 25; and
	WHEREAS, Matthew Pierson was born in Houston on June 17,
	1998, to Michael Eugene Pierson and Pamela Lee; after his mother's
	death, he lived with his uncle Jaimie Campbell, whom he loved as a
	father; he graduated in 2017 from Huntington High School, where he
	was prom king and president of his senior class; and
	WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Pierson worked as a
	security guard for CHI St. Luke's Health, first in Lufkin and then
	in Houston; he graduated from the Houston Community College Police
	Academy on August 15, 2023, and on August 24, he realized his dream
	of becoming a deputy when he accepted a position with the Shelby
	County Sheriff's Office; he further demonstrated his commitment to
	serve and protect the public as a member of the Etoile Volunteer
	Fire Department; actively engaged in his community, he was involved
	with a number of other organizations as well; and
	WHEREAS, Outside of his professional and civic
	responsibilities, Deputy Pierson enjoyed spending time with his
	wide circle of loved ones, which included his best friend, Jeremy,
	as well as a host of relatives and other individuals who had become
	like family to him; and
	WHEREAS, Possessed of a dynamic personality and a kind and
	generous nature, Matthew Pierson brightened the world for all who
	knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; 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 Deputy Matthew Michael Eugene Pierson and extend deepest
	condolences to the members of his family: to his grandfather,
	Robert Johnson; to his uncles, Jaimie Campbell and Steve Lee; to his
	sister, Ashleigh Blaze; and to his other relatives and 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 Deputy
	Pierson.
	Clardy
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 139 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on November 7, 2023.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House