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78R10035 MDM-D
By: Truitt H.C.R. No. 189
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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 78th Legislature of the State of Texas
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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Brandon Fails.