Bill Text: TX SR442 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 442 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Bruce Anthony August Jr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - Reported enrolled [SR442 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR442-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 442


	In Memory
	of
	Bruce Anthony August Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Bruce Anthony August Jr., who died in
	April of 2023, at the age of 37; and
	WHEREAS, Bruce August Jr. was born in Galveston on October
	15, 1985, to the late Bruce August Sr. and Kathy August;
	determined from a young age, Bruce was a brilliant student with
	high aspirations to work in education and public policy; he
	earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from The
	University of Texas at Dallas and earned a master's degree in
	higher education administration from the University of North
	Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Bruce was a natural leader and a trusted mentor to
	many; he dedicated himself to creating brighter futures for young
	scholars at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he had
	served as the director of the Multicultural Center since 2010 and
	where he was a doctoral student in public affairs; and
	WHEREAS, As the founding president of the Black Faculty and
	Staff Alliance at The University of Texas at Dallas, Bruce
	encouraged students to pursue knowledge and to seek
	opportunities for their intellectual and personal development;
	he served as the campus advisor to the Tau Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi
	Alpha Fraternity, and he was an active member of the Xi Tau Lambda
	Chapter of North Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, An inspiration to his colleagues, innumerable
	students, and his many friends, Bruce served the Texas
	Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education as director,
	board member, state conference cochair, and technology expert; a
	man of strong spiritual faith, Bruce attended One Community
	Church in Lewisville, where he was a loyal member of the
	congregation; and
	WHEREAS, Bruce was an outstanding mentor, educator, and
	friend and a source of light in the lives of those around him; he
	made a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others,
	and his passion, courage, and wisdom will not be forgotten; he
	leaves behind memories that will be forever cherished by his many
	loved ones and by all who were privileged to share in his life;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Bruce Anthony August Jr.; 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 Bruce August Jr.

	West



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 18, 2023, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate