SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 984


In Memory

of

Fred Lee Maciel


	WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of Spring in 
mourning the tragic loss of Marine Lance Corporal Fred Lee Maciel,
who died January 26, 2005, while serving his country in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom; and
	WHEREAS, Born November 7, 1984, Fred Lee Maciel graduated
in 2003 from Spring High School, where he was involved in football and
basketball; he was also a proud member of the Navy Junior Reserve 
Officers' Training Corps; and
	WHEREAS, Fred was a leader and a role model for the younger 
cadets in high school, and soon after graduation he fulfilled his 
dream of becoming a Marine; and 
	WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Maciel was a brave young man who 
committed himself to the service of his country, and the loss of this
outstanding young man has saddened the entire Spring community; and
	WHEREAS, Fred Maciel was a devoted son, brother, and 
grandson, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Lance Corporal Fred Lee Maciel:  his mother, 
Patsy Maciel; his stepfather, Richard Garza; his brother,
Carlos Maciel, Jr.; his grandparents; his fiancée, Jamie Daugherty;
and his other beloved relatives; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the family of Fred Maciel as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
it do so in memory of Fred Lee Maciel.
                                                                        Williams




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 23, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate