By: Whitmire, Barrientos S.C.R. No. 87 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the Legislature of the 1-2 State of Texas joins the citizens of Austin in mourning the sudden 1-3 loss of Kevin Phillip Roberts, who died April 27, 1999, at the age 1-4 of 31; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Kevin realized his lifelong dream of becoming a 1-6 commercial pilot, and his life came to a tragic end while he was 1-7 doing what he loved most; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Austin on July 2, 1967, Kevin attended Texas 1-9 A&M University on a four-year academic scholarship and graduated in 1-10 1989 with a bachelor's degree in business administration; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Kevin achieved a great deal in his short life: he 1-12 was the leader of the Dukes Jazz Ensemble of Aggieland, a member of 1-13 the Organization of Black Airline Pilots and Alpha Kappa Alpha 1-14 fraternity, and an accomplished saxophonist; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Kevin was the first African American drum major in 1-16 the history of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band at Texas A&M 1-17 University; being selected as the Infantry Band drum major was a 1-18 tribute to his talent and his spirit, a tribute for which he felt 1-19 truly honored; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Kevin's inner strength and faith 1-21 enabled him to be a source of positive support and encouragement 1-22 for those who knew him; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Although his time on earth was short, Kevin's 1-24 ability to savor life and develop his many talents filled his life 2-1 with enjoyment and leaves his family and friends many memories that 2-2 will be treasured forever; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-4 hereby extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of Kevin Phillip 2-5 Roberts: his parents, Leon and Patricia; his sister and 2-6 brother-in-law, Kimberly and Stacy Parish; his niece, Ashli; his 2-7 grandparents; and his many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; and, 2-8 be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for 2-10 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-11 Texas Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, 2-12 it do so in memory of Kevin Phillip Roberts.