Bill Text: TX HR731 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 731 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Luke Grumbles of Palestine.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR731 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR731-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 731



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Luke Grumbles of Palestine, an extraordinary young
	Texan who demonstrated inspiring courage and character in the face
	of adversity, passed away on May 24, 2018, at the age of 10; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Palestine on July 31, 2007, Luke was blessed
	with the love and affection of his parents, Dwayne and Cherie Wood
	Grumbles, his brother, Jake, and a large extended family; a
	fourth-grade student at Neches Elementary School, he was also a
	cherished member of Palestine Grace Church; and
	WHEREAS, Luke fought a fierce battle with acute myeloid
	leukemia after he was diagnosed with the disease in September 2017,
	and he bravely endured a treatment regimen that included several
	intense rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant; when
	word began to spread about this determined young man and his
	struggle against cancer, he received an outpouring of support,
	prayers, and encouragement from the Palestine community, which
	rallied together to help allay his medical expenses and fund
	several special trips for him and his family; and
	WHEREAS, In his final months, Luke was able to go hunting,
	fish for gar, ride in a four-wheeler, attend a Texas Rangers
	baseball game, visit Disney World, and experience the wonders of
	the outdoors at Beavers Bend State Park in Oklahoma; throughout his
	treatment, he expressed a sincere interest in helping other
	children who were staying at the hospital by doing small things to
	make their days brighter, and this compassionate goal led to the
	establishment of the LukeStrong Foundation, which is carrying on
	his dream of promoting cancer research and lending much-needed
	support to children who are fighting cancer; and
	WHEREAS, Although his illness was a challenge that ultimately
	proved insurmountable, his desire to bring hope to young patients
	like himself made Luke Grumbles a hero in the eyes of all who were
	fortunate enough to share in his journey, and he will forever hold a
	treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Luke Grumbles and
	extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
	parents, Dwayne and Cherie Grumbles; to his brother, Jake Grumbles;
	to his grandparents, Lalayne and Chuck Rich and Cheryl Wood; to his
	great-grandmother, Marinelle Manor; to his great-aunts and -uncle,
	Keith and Becky Tanner and Darla Cook; and to the many others who
	mourn his passing; 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 Luke
	Grumbles.

	Harris

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 731 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.

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	Chief Clerk of the House