H.R. No. 121 is a resolution honoring the memory of Margaret Gaffney Sheedy, an eight-year-old girl from Houston who tragically lost her life in the flooding in Kerr County on July 4, 2025. Born on July 29, 2016, to Ellen and Andrew Sheedy, Margaret was a beloved daughter and sister, cherished by her family and friends. She was known for her kind nature, strong work ethic, and ability to make others feel included, as well as her enthusiasm for activities like dancing, playing games, and spending quality time with her family.
The resolution expresses profound condolences to Margaret's family, including her parents, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, acknowledging the deep sorrow caused by her passing. It emphasizes that while her life was tragically cut short, the memories of Margaret will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her. The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted this resolution on September 2, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for her family, concluding with a moment of remembrance for Margaret Gaffney Sheedy.