SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1085

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Mike Frazier of Dallas, who has triumphed over 
devastating losses to lead a life of service and commitment 
to helping others; and
	WHEREAS, On May 5, 1995, Mike, with his mother, father, 
nephew, fiancée, and two-year-old daughter, ventured out into 
a rainstorm to go to dinner; the excursion would change his life 
forever, for the family car stalled at the Beckley Avenue bridge 
and was swept into the raging waters of a creek; and
	WHEREAS, Suddenly, the people Mike held most dear were gone;
only he survived and was left to ponder the event and question why
he was the only one to live through the tragedy; during the next 
few years, he battled depression, loneliness, anger, and the loss
of other family members, but he refused to submit to the dark forces
and set about rebuilding his life; and
	WHEREAS, His family had long been involved with music, and 
his parents had given him a set of drums when he was very young; 
he observed the members of his father's band producing beautiful 
music that was calming and soothing to the soul; in 1986 he began 
playing bass guitar, and a few years later, he became part of his
father's band; and
	WHEREAS, A true music enthusiast and an accomplished 
guitarist, Mike has continued his own healing process and is 
helping others by performing and touring with theatrical groups 
and other musicians; and
	WHEREAS, Mike Frazier lost his birth family, but his 
spiritual family remained by his side and helped him not only to
endure his own loss but to use his experiences to help others; 
through his testimony and his music, Mike teaches the message that
one can truly survive the storm of personal loss and tragedy to 
live a fruitful life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend Mike Frazier for his dedication 
and commitment to helping others and congratulate him on his 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                            West




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 29, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate