R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Jacob Ryan Rebecek of Round Rock on 1-2 December 17, 1998, at the age of 19, has brought a great loss to 1-3 the family and many friends of this esteemed young Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, He was born on November 14, 1979, to Sandi and Larry 1-5 Rebecek; together with his brother, Jerod, Jacob and his family 1-6 shared much love and many joyful memories during their years 1-7 together; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A graduate of McNeil High School in Round Rock, 1-9 Mr. Rebecek was active in a number of student organizations, 1-10 including the National Honor Society and BITS; his determination 1-11 and drive earned him admission into Texas A&M University where he 1-12 was an honors student with a 4.0 grade point average; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In addition to family and school, faith was very 1-14 important to Mr. Rebecek; with a strong belief in God, this 1-15 admirable young man had committed himself to making a difference in 1-16 this world and to living a life that served as a positive example 1-17 for others; and 1-18 WHEREAS, He was blessed with a host of good friends, and they 1-19 will always remember him for the laughter and friendship they 1-20 shared; though Mr. Rebecek will be deeply missed, his spirit will 1-21 surely live on in the hearts and minds of the many people whose 1-22 lives he touched, and it is indeed appropriate to honor his memory 1-23 at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jacob Ryan Rebecek 2-2 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-3 parents, Sandi and Larry Rebecek; to his brother, Jerod Rebecek; to 2-4 his grandparents, Rex and Edna Rebecek and Rosemary Lievens; to his 2-5 aunts, uncles, and cousins; and to the many friends of this fine 2-6 young man; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Jacob Ryan Rebecek. Krusee _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 941 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House