Bill Text: TX SR99 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Michael Cao-Truong Nguyen.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Printed in full [SR99 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR99-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Michael Nguyen
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Michael Cao-Truong Nguyen, who died
  October 16, 2021, at the age of 21; and
         WHEREAS, Michael Nguyen was born on December 16, 1999, in
  Arlington, Texas; he attended Ellis Elementary School, Nichols
  Junior High School, and Lamar High School, and he flourished
  academically and was well-loved by friends and classmates; he was
  among the top-12 students in his graduating class at Lamar High
  School, where he was involved in a wide variety of activities
  that included playing on the varsity basketball team and singing
  in the choir; he was noted for his warm and welcoming smile and
  for his sincere care and compassion for others; and
         WHEREAS, Michael attended The University of Texas at
  Arlington, and he looked forward to completing his degree and
  graduating in December of 2021; he planned to pursue a career as a
  physician assistant after college, and he was driven to achieve
  his goals by his desire to help others and to create a positive
  difference in the world; and
         WHEREAS, He was deeply devoted to his Christian faith, and he
  took joy in celebrating and sharing his spirituality through music;
  he was a gifted singer and musician, and he sang and played the piano
  as a member of two Christian worship bands; he served as a leader in
  the Eucharistic Youth Group at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in
  Arlington, and in 2021, he released a musical album titled "Found
  Me," which serves as a testament to the fulfillment and spiritual
  peace his faith provided him in his life; and
         WHEREAS, Above all, Michael cherished time spent with his
  family, and he shared a close bond with his immediate family and
  with the members of his extended family; he was a source of
  bountiful happiness and hope to his loved ones and friends, and
  he filled the lives of those around him with laughter, light, and
  music; his kind, generous, and joyful spirit leaves a worthy
  example for others to follow, and his memory will be forever
  treasured by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Michael Cao-Truong Nguyen;
  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 Michael Nguyen.
 
  Hancock, Whitmire
 
 
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
 
Bettencourt Huffman Paxton
 
Birdwell Hughes Perry
 
Blanco Johnson Powell
 
Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
 
Campbell Lucio Seliger
 
Creighton Menéndez Springer
 
Eckhardt Miles Taylor
 
Gutierrez Nelson West
 
Hall Zaffirini
 
  Patrick, President of the Senate
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 18, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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