HR 129

H.R. No. 129
  R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the profound sense
  of sorrow felt by the family and friends of Abby Lynn Pohl of
  Austin, who was tragically lost in the July 4, 2025, flooding in
  Kerr County; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Kristin and Matthew Pohl, Abby Pohl
  was born on December 20, 2016; she was baptized at the Episcopal
  Church of the Good Shepherd and drew strength from her faith
  throughout her life; the youngest member of her family, she shared a
  deep bond with her older sisters, Hannah and Reese, and she also
  benefited from the support of her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and
  cousins; and
         WHEREAS, Sweet and compassionate and possessing an engaging
  sense of humor, Abby filled every room with energy and laughter; she
  made friends easily and frequently hosted and attended sleepover
  get-togethers; passionate about dance, she took part in recitals as
  well as informal parties and performances with her sisters and
  friends, and her love of music was further demonstrated through her
  singing and the many hours she spent listening to Taylor Swift; and
         WHEREAS, Abby competed in soccer, basketball, tennis, and
  golf, and she honed her skills in the latter two sports through
  weekend practice sessions with her father; she enjoyed spending
  time outdoors, including during visits to the family ranch and
  vacations in Crested Butte, Colorado; her other favorite activities
  included playing with her dolls, reading, watching scary movies,
  eating Crumbl cookies, and playing Rummikub; and
         WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth was far too brief,
  Abby Pohl was a ray of light in the lives of those who held her dear,
  and they will never forget the joy, laughter, and love that she
  shared with them; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Abby Lynn Pohl and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of
  her family: to her parents, Kristin and Matthew Pohl; to her
  sisters, Hannah and Reese Pohl; to her grandparents, Leslie and
  David Pohl and Stephanie and Phil Haag; to her aunts and uncles,
  Tracy and Todd Engemoen, Julie and Luke Musselman, Luke Pohl, and
  Memory and Jake Pohl; to her cousins, Lyla and Callie Engemoen,
  Leslie, Perry, and Mia Musselman, George Pohl, and William and
  Molly Pohl; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Abby Pohl.
  Howard
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  Speaker of the House     
         I certify that H.R. No. 129 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on September 3, 2025.
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  Chief Clerk of the House