SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 914
In Memory
of
Scott Jamar
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Sweetwater and Granbury in mourning the loss of Army Chief Warrant Officer Scott Jamar, who died April 2, 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom at the age of 32; and WHEREAS, Officer Jamar made the ultimate sacrifice when his Army Blackhawk helicopter crashed in central Iraq; his death represents the horrors of war and the sacrifices that members of our military and their families make; and WHEREAS, Scott Jamar was born on December 15, 1970, in Abilene, and he grew up in Sweetwater; he joined the military in 1989 shortly after graduating from Sweetwater High School; and WHEREAS, A military pilot, Scott loved to fly, and he was proud to serve his country; he was a devoted father, son, and grandson, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Scott Jamar: his sons, Brennan and Kyle Jamar; his father and stepmother, Wayne Jamar and Jennifer Jamar of Granbury; his mother, Aggie Oldfield of New Mexico; his sister, Elizabeth Jamar, his half brother, Paul Allen; and his grandparents, Odean Jamar and Neva and Dan Hymer; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 Chief Warrant Officer Scott Jamar, United States Army. Averitt ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 20, 2003, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate