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79S11123 JNC-D
By: Madden H.R. No. 342
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Marine Corporal Tyler
S. Trovillion of Richardson are mourning the tragic death of this
beloved young man, who was killed in Iraq on June 15, 2005, at the
age of 23; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 29, 1982, Corporal Trovillion was a
graduate of Plano East Senior High School, where he was a standout
member of the school's wrestling team; active with the Dallas
Athletic Rugby Club as well, he is remembered for his generosity of
spirit, his sense of humor, and his fun-loving nature; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated marine was a hard worker who led by
example; he was on his second tour of duty in Iraq when he was
killed; and
WHEREAS, Described by those who knew him as an all-American
boy, Corporal Trovillion understood well the dangers of military
service and was proud to do his duty; his loss has left a void in the
lives of those who knew and loved him, but the memory of his heroic
and patriotic actions will remain in their hearts forever; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
U.S. Marine Corporal Tyler S. Trovillion and extend deepest
sympathy to his parents, Mark and Gina Trovillion, his sisters,
Austin and Skye, his brother, Jazak, and the many other relatives
and friends of this brave and courageous American; 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 U.S. Marine
Corporal Tyler S. Trovillion.