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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 744


In Memory

of

Anthony Scott Miller

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the tragic loss of
Anthony Scott Miller, who died April 7, 2003, at the age of 19; 
and
	WHEREAS, Private First Class Anthony Miller was born in
San Antonio on July 6, 1983; he graduated from John Jay High 
School in 2001 and joined the United States Army to seek 
educational opportunities and to learn new skills; he was based 
in Fort Stewart in Georgia with the 3rd Infantry Division,
2nd Brigade; a soldier who maintained vehicles for the Army, he 
was deployed to Kuwait in October of 2002; and
	WHEREAS, Anthony Miller gave his life in the service of his 
country during Operation Iraqi Freedom; killed by enemy fire in 
Iraq, he was a patriotic American and a soldier of courage; and
	WHEREAS, Known for his tranquil and happy nature, Anthony 
was noted for his knack for cheering others up, for his enjoyment 
of the latest rock 'n roll music on his ever present earphones, 
and for his love of drawing; and
	WHEREAS, A fine young man of integrity, strength, and 
generosity, Anthony gave unselfishly of his time to others, and 
his wisdom and warmth will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Anthony Scott Miller:  his mother,
Maria T. Saldivar; his father, Patrick Miller, Sr.; his brother, 
Patrick Miller, Jr.; his sister, Susan Saldaña; his grandmother, 
Faustina Saldivar; and many other beloved family members; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Private First Class Anthony Scott Miller.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 5, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate