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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 94


In Memory

of

Christopher Reed Kilpatrick


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Columbus in mourning the loss of Private First Class 
Christopher Reed Kilpatrick of the United States Army, who died 
June 20, 2005, at the age of 18; and

	WHEREAS, Christopher Kilpatrick was born in Houston on 
June 28, 1986; he grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus 
High School on May 28, 2004; and

	WHEREAS, He signed up for the Army during his
senior year and began his basic training on August 18, 2004, at
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; he died while courageously serving 
his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Christopher was assigned 
to the 603rd Transportation Company, 142nd Corps Support 
Battalion, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, Louisiana, as an 88M10 
vehicle operator; he was deployed to Iraq on February 20, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, While serving active duty, Christopher earned the 
National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service 
Ribbon; he was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, the
Purple Heart, and the Army Commendation Medal; and

	WHEREAS, In his hometown where no one is a stranger, 
Christopher stood out as an example for others to follow; never 
content to sit on the sidelines, Christopher was always an active 
participant in life; he played on the Columbus Cardinal high 
school basketball team, qualified for the academic all-district 
team, and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes 
and the Future Farmers of America; he had also earned the rank of 
Eagle Scout; and

	WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and compassion, 
Christopher gave generously of himself to others, and his warmth 
and spirited nature will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 
Christopher lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves behind 
memories that will be cherished forever by his family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Christopher Reed Kilpatrick:
his father, Scott Kilpatrick, and his wife, Melissa; his mother, 
Tracy Hanak, and her husband, Zachary; his sisters, Jaclyn and 
Morgan Kilpatrick; his stepsisters, Rebecca Boulware and 
Elizabeth Boulware; his grandparents, Bill and June Kilpatrick 
and Jack Soape and Scarlette Soape; and his great-grandmother, 
Betty Baker; 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 Christopher Kilpatrick.
                                                                      Armbrister




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 16, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate