SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 139


In Memory

of

Rafael A. Carrillo, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of United States Army 
Specialist Rafael A. "TJ" Carrillo, Jr., who died June 28, 2005, 
at the age 21, while serving his country during Operation Iraqi 
Freedom; and
	WHEREAS, The spirit and courage of a young man who had 
found his direction in life showed itself in the way he lived that 
life, in the way he brought humor and joy to the people around 
him, and in the way he served his country as an American hero; and
	WHEREAS, TJ was a graduate of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch High 
School; upon joining the army, he was assigned to the 1st 
Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division,
Fort Stewart, Georgia; this courageous young soldier was serving 
his second tour of duty in Iraq with the Desert Rogues; he was 
killed when his vehicle was hit by mortar fire in Baghdad; and
	WHEREAS, TJ earned his Combat Infantryman's Badge at the 
age of 19 and was with the first division to arrive in Baghdad in 
the early days of the war in Iraq; he was posthumously awarded the 
Bronze Star and the Purple Heart; and
	WHEREAS, Our state and nation are fortunate to have young 
men and women whose love for their country inspires them to take 
up military service; their patriotism serves as an inspiration to 
all, and their sacrifice is never to be forgotten; and

	WHEREAS, TJ Carrillo was beloved by his fellow soldiers and 
was a devoted son, brother, and grandson, 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 Rafael A. "TJ" Carrillo, 
Jr.:  his mother and stepfather, Amy and Jess Tippie; his father, 
Tony Carrillo; his sister, Julia Carrillo; his stepbrother, 
Brice Tippie; his grandparents, James and Gail White; and his 
great-grandmother, Edna Chisum; 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 TJ Carrillo.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 20, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate