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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 86
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
pay tribute to the life of David Rucker, an early pioneer in 
Travis County, who distinguished himself as a Buffalo Soldier 
in the United States Infantry and who aided in the construction 
of the Texas State Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, David and other members of the Rucker and Collins 
families who served in the military will be honored at a special 
ceremony conducted by the Buffalo Soldiers Association during 
the Rucker and Collins family reunion October 9 through 12, 2003; 
and
	WHEREAS, David Rucker was born a slave in Tennessee on 
December 15, 1846, and moved to Texas as a child; he learned to 
read and write early in his life and became a lifelong avid reader 
and strong advocate of education; and
	WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Infantry in 1867 
and reenlisted in 1869, serving until 1870 as a Buffalo Soldier 
during the Indian wars; he served his country honorably and with 
courage; and
	WHEREAS, On March 13, 1887, at the age of 41, he married 
Ida Perry, a schoolteacher and midwife; the couple had 12 children,
six of whom attended college; and
	WHEREAS, David Rucker died March 11, 1924, and left an 
admirable legacy for his descendants who have become successful 
and productive citizens in their communities; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the memory 
of David Rucker for his service to his country and his many 
contributions  to the Central Texas community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
his family as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                     Barrientos,
                                                                     Ellis, West




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 21, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate