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.