SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 73


In Memory

of

Benjamin Thomas Britt

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of First Lieutenant Benjamin Thomas Britt, 
who died December 22, 2005, at the age of 24, while serving his 
country in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Benjamin T. Britt was born April 20, 1981, in 
Amarillo; in 1999, he graduated valedictorian of his class at 
Wheeler High School, where he participated in several sports; he 
was an All-State football player and achieved success in the 
University Interscholastic League's academic competition; and
	WHEREAS, He attended Trinity University, where he played 
football for one year; he graduated in the top of his class at the 
United States Military Academy at West Point, where he played on 
the Army rugby team for four years; and
	WHEREAS, He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at 
Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and had completed the Airborne Assault 
and Ranger schools; he was a platoon leader and was deployed to 
Iraq in October, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, First Lieutenant Britt was an honorable and 
courageous patriot who died fighting for his country; for his 
service and his sacrifice, this state and this nation are 
eternally grateful; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, grandson, and brother, and 
he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 
family and friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the 
life of Benjamin Thomas Britt and extend sincere condolences to 
his bereaved family:  his parents, David Britt, Jr., and
Mary Britt; his brothers, Jake and Josh Britt; his grandparents,
David and Paula Britt and Mottis and Vivian Albers; and his 
fiancée, Megan Selmon; 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 Benjamin Thomas Britt.
                                                                          Duncan




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate