H.R. No. 62 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Brandon Fails of Grapevine 
on November 25, 2002, at the age of 18, has brought a profound loss 
to his family and many friends, and it is most appropriate that we 
honor his memory at this time; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on May 7, 1984, in 
Grapevine; he was a student at Cannon Elementary School, went on to 
attend Colleyville Heritage Middle School, and graduated with the 
Class of 2002 at Colleyville Heritage High School; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Texas A&M University football team, 
Mr. Fails was known for his outstanding athletic talent and 
dedication to his teammates; during his time as a Colleyville 
Heritage High School Panther, he was named the state's Class 5A 
Defensive Player of the Year in 2001 and earned first-team 
All-State honors; as a senior, his record of tackles and sacks 
helped his school lead Fort Worth area 5A teams in points allowed 
and rushing yards allowed; and
	WHEREAS, Baptized while a congregant of Mount Horuhm Baptist 
Church, where he professed his faith in Christ at a young age, he 
later joined the Young Life Ministries at Highland Meadows 
Christian Church; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fails delighted his family and friends with his 
enthusiasm for life and his kind heart, and he reminded them that 
the ability to give and inspire love is not limited by age or time; 
and
	WHEREAS, Although it is immeasurably painful to say good-bye 
to one so young, it is comforting to know that while his time here 
was all too brief, Mr. Fails will long be remembered as a man of 
honor and integrity by the many people who knew and admired him; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the memory of Brandon 
Fails and extend sincere sympathy to his parents, Charles and 
Valerie Fails; to his brother and sisters, Jodfrey Fails, Tameka 
Vaughn, and Kimpell Jerrells; to his grandmother, Clarice McGrue; 
and to the many others who mourn the passing of this beloved young 
man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brandon 
Fails.

                                                                          Truitt


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 62 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on August 8, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House