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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 918


In Memory

of

Jason Eric Bentley

	WHEREAS, The untimely and tragic death of Jason Eric 
Bentley of Hurst on May 12, 2003, at the age of 35, has brought a 
great loss to all who were privileged to know this outstanding 
Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Born in 1968 at Fort Smith, Arkansas, Mr. Bentley 
grew up in Hurst and attended L. D. Bell High School before 
embarking on a successful 10-year career in the United States Army;
for five years he served at the army's premier combat training 
institute, the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, 
California, and during his tenure he was assigned to bases in 
both Texas and South Korea, ultimately attaining the rank of 
staff sergeant; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his military career, Sergeant Bentley 
proved himself to be a serviceman of the very highest caliber, 
earning the respect and admiration of peers and commanding 
officers alike for the exemplary leadership and technical skills 
he displayed in every one of his diverse assignments; on his 
return to civilian life in 2002, he was hired by the Vinnell 
Corporation to work as a military expert and training specialist 
at its offices located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and
	WHEREAS, This relocation to the Middle East was profoundly 
difficult for a man who treasured every moment of the time he 
spent with his beloved daughter, Sarah Marie, the light and joy 
of his life; Jason Bentley will be forever remembered by his 
family and friends for the warmth, compassion, and kindness he 
brought into the lives of others, gifts that will endure long 
after his passing; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to
the bereaved family of Jason Eric Bentley:  his daughter,
Sarah Marie Bentley; his parents, William and Gail Bentley;
his brother, Bill Bentley, Jr.; and his many other relatives and 
friends; 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 Jason Eric Bentley.
                                                                  Brimer, Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 21, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate