H.R. No. 143

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
	meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
	of Dwayne Thomas Stenson of Houston, who passed away on August 11,
	2023, at the age of 63; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Nilda Valles Stenson-Robinson and Thomas
	Stenson, Dwayne Stenson was born on December 7, 1959, in New York
	City and grew up in Miami, Florida, with five siblings, Lydia,
	Audrey, Martin, Rosalind, and Bradley; he proudly served his
	country as a member of the U.S. Army, and he enjoyed a successful
	career as an auto mechanic that spanned nearly half a century; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Stenson drew
	strength from a rewarding marriage with his wife, Cheryl, and he
	took great pride in his children, Kevin, Sarah, and Heather, and his
	two bonus children, Anthony and Nicole; in his later years, he
	delighted in spending time with his grandchildren, Kaiden and
	Sophia, and his life was further enriched by his dog, Harley; in his
	leisure hours, he could often be found watching NASCAR races or
	riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle with his wife; and
	WHEREAS, While the death of Dwayne Stenson brings great
	sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that
	will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; 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 Dwayne Thomas Stenson and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
	family 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 Dwayne
	Stenson.
	Harless
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 143 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on November 7, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House