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79R5485 MMS-D

By:  Gattis                                                       H.R. No. 271



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Sergeant Michael Luke 
Boatright of Liberty Hill suffered an immeasurable loss with the 
death of this beloved young man in Baghdad, Iraq, on December 4, 
2004; and
	WHEREAS, A seven-year military veteran, Sergeant Boatright 
joined the United States Army in 1997; he was assigned to Company B, 
20th Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort 
Hood, and was deployed to Iraq in early March 2004; and
	WHEREAS, This courageous Texan grew up in Frisco and attended 
Frisco High School, where he participated in the FFA; while living 
in Frisco he was a valued member of the town's First Baptist Church 
and was active in the church's youth group; and
	WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Sergeant Boatright found 
relaxation in music, especially country music, and in the outdoors; 
he especially enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, and during his high 
school years he competed in bull riding at rodeos; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Boatright was the devoted husband of Desty 
Boatright; the couple became the proud parents of three treasured 
children, Colton, Tanna, and Zoie; and
	WHEREAS, Luke Boatright's warm and ever-present smile, his 
easygoing nature, and his zest for life endeared him to his family 
and to a host of friends, and his thoughtfulness and concern for 
others touched many hearts; and
	WHEREAS, Notwithstanding the hardships that he faced in a war 
zone, Sergeant Boatright performed his work with pride and 
professionalism, his steadfast commitment to his mission made all 
the more firm by a strongly felt desire to help the Iraqi people; 
and
	WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to duty, honor, 
and this country, Luke Boatright embodied the highest ideals of the 
armed services, and the blessing of his life will be forever 
treasured by those who were privileged to share in the warmth of his 
love and friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Sergeant 
Michael Luke Boatright and extend deepest sympathy to the members 
of his family:  to his wife, Desty Boatright; to his children, 
Colton, Tanna, and Zoie Boatright; to his mother, Candace Sons; to 
his father, Michael Boatright, Sr.; to his sisters, Tracy Paige and 
Chelsea Mince; to his brother, Marcus Mince; and to his other 
relatives and many friends; 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 Sergeant 
Michael Luke Boatright.