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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254


In Memory

of

Richard P. Strickland


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Corporal Richard P. "Ricky" Strickland, 
who died April 7, 2006, while serving his country in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Born June 18, 1983, Ricky grew up in Fort Worth, 
where he was active in Cub Scouts, soccer, and football; he 
graduated from Western Hills High School in 2002; and
	WHEREAS, Ricky enlisted in the United States Marine Corps 
in October of 2002, fulfilling a lifelong dream; he was assigned 
to the 3rd Platoon, "the Wolfpack," Company C, 1st Battalion, 
1st Marine Regiment; he was serving his third deployment to Iraq 
when he gave the last full measure of devotion in service to his 
country; and
	WHEREAS, A natural leader known as "The Motivator" to 
his fellow Marines, Ricky was a man of courage, strength, and 
tenacity, and his kindness, resolute spirit, and contagious 
laughter will be treasured forever by those who knew him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Richard P. Strickland:  his
wife, Adrian Acevedo-Strickland; his children, Nickolas Price, 
Victoria Ann-Catalina, and Tyler Kenneth; his parents, 
Kenneth Strickland and Vicki Murrell-Strickland; his sisters, 
Nani Cruz and Kim Waller; and his brothers, United States Army 
Sergeant Clint Riggins and David Brewer; 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 Richard P. Strickland.
                                                                          Nelson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 15, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate