Bill Text: TX SR363 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Brett Aaron Aycock.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-11 - Reported enrolled [SR363 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR363-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Brett Aaron Aycock | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens | ||
| of Austin in mourning the loss of Brett Aaron Aycock, who died | ||
| February 24, 2015, at the age of 33; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Brett Aycock was born on June 7, 1981, in Oklahoma | ||
| City; he moved to Austin as a young boy, and he attended Anderson | ||
| High School, where he excelled in both academics and athletics; | ||
| he began studying criminal justice at The University of Texas at | ||
| Austin, but he was inspired to set a new course for his life after | ||
| the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sergeant Aycock enlisted in the United States | ||
| Army in 2003 and served with distinction as a member of the | ||
| Reconnaissance/Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters | ||
| Company, 1st Battalion Airborne, 503rd Infantry Regiment; he | ||
| completed air assault training in South Korea and was deployed to | ||
| Kuwait and then to Iraq, where he was wounded in action while | ||
| serving in Ramadi; he was decorated with a Purple Heart and was | ||
| awarded a number of medals in honor of his courageous service, | ||
| including the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement | ||
| Medal, and a Combat Infantryman Badge; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After his service, he managed large construction | ||
| projects and worked as a consultant on military techniques and as | ||
| an actor for the television production of "My Generation"; he | ||
| also dedicated his time to serving as an advocate for his fellow | ||
| veterans; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was a skilled artist and craftsman who was | ||
| known for his many talents, his kind nature, and his engaging | ||
| sense of humor; he was a true patriot and an American hero who was | ||
| respected and admired by many, and he leaves behind memories that | ||
| will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his | ||
| life; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Brett Aaron Aycock; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
| Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
| memory of Brett Aaron Aycock. | ||
| Watson | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 11, 2015, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
