SR347 - Recognizing Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia on the occasion of her 30th birthday.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 347          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to pay   tribute to Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia, a distinguished   leader and dedicated public servant, on the occasion of her 30th   birthday on March 31, 2025, and in recognition of her esteemed   relationship as mother of Aurora Joy Rose Amedia, wife of United   States Air Force Major Samuel Amedia, and oldest daughter of   Senator Angela Paxton and Attorney General Ken Paxton; and            WHEREAS, An alumna of Baylor University, where she earned   her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, later earning a Masters of   Science in Nursing from Texas A & M University and a Masters of   Security Studies in Intelligence and Analysis from San Angelo State   University; Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia served as a patriotic   and accomplished Intelligence Officer in the United States Air   Force Special Warfare and Air Force Nurse whose date of rank was   July 4, 2017 and who was honorably discharged as a Captain in the   United States Air Force on June 15, 2023; she is well known for her   work ethic and for her achievements in health care, family support,   and pro-life charitable nursing at numerous pregnancy resource   centers in Texas and other states; and            WHEREAS, Throughout her 30 impressive years, Abigail   Elizabeth Paxton Amedia has remained deeply devoted to her   family, and she has cherished the love and support of her   husband, Samuel Amedia, along with her precious enthusiastic   daughter, Aurora Joy Rose Amedia, and especially her favorite   mother, Senator Angela Paxton; and            WHEREAS, Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia is a highly   regarded woman and leader who gives generously of her time and   energy to community and country and consistently exhibits a deep   love of Texas including a prominently displayed tattoo of her   beloved state on the back of her left shoulder; her wealth of   nursing knowledge has been an invaluable asset to her family who   highly value her generous, expert and free medical advice at   frequent and often inconvenient times for her; and            WHEREAS, The successful career of Abigail Elizabeth Paxton   Amedia is marked by her exemplary decision-making and   statesmanship; her support of causes for the betterment of her   beloved mother and our state and her work as an Intelligence   Officer in the United States Air Force Special Warfare and Air   Force Nurse including two selfless deployments to Afghanistan   are testaments to her high standards, strong leadership, and   commitment to public service, and her loyalty to her country has   earned her the highest regard of those she loves and serves; and            WHEREAS, Senator Angela Paxton, an esteemed member of the   Texas Senate, is proud to honor her daughter, Abigail Elizabeth   Paxton Amedia, for her outstanding contributions to the citizens   of Texas and the United States of America on this special day and   to pay tribute to Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia for her many   accomplishments and for her dedication to family, state and   country; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia, for   her exceptional achievements and extend to her sincere   appreciation and best wishes for a most enjoyable 30th birthday   celebration; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   Abigail Elizabeth Paxton Amedia as an expression of the   admiration and esteem of the Texas Senate.     Paxton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 31, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate