SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Troy Peterson Bacon II
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Troy Peterson Bacon II, who died on
  October 30, 2023, at the age 35; and
         WHEREAS, "Scoota B," as he was affectionately known, was
  born on June 27, 1988; the firstborn son of Troy Peterson Bacon I
  and Ramona Ross-Bacon, he was raised by loving example by his
  family and his church community, and he demonstrated a talent and a
  passion for singing beginning when he was just two years old; and
         WHEREAS, A gifted musical artist, he found great reward and
  enjoyment in performing with his band, The After Party, and he
  appeared in his last show with them on Saturday, October 21 in
  Houston; as always, he dedicated himself fully to his role as a
  performer and earned the admiration and appreciation of his
  audience, despite experiencing the effects of his illness with
  Lupus, for which he was hospitalized several days later; and
         WHEREAS, Blessed with a strong and determined spirit, he
  faced his illness with courage and perseverance, and he placed a
  high priority on fulfilling his commitments and on living each
  day to the fullest; he was passionate about encouraging other
  young people affected by the disease to fulfill their educational
  goals, and the Troy P. Scoota B. Bacon II Lupus Scholarship Fund
  was established in support of this mission; and
         WHEREAS, Scoota B was a devoted son and was dearly
  cherished by his family members and countless friends; his
  resilience and positive outlook were a source of inspiration to
  others, and his creative and generous spirit made a lasting
  impact in the lives of all who knew him; he leaves behind memories
  that will be forever treasured by his family and 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, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Troy Peterson "Scoota B"
  Bacon II; 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 Troy Peterson Bacon II.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on December 5, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate