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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1097


In Memory

of

Steven C. Tucker

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Grapevine in mourning the loss of Steven C. Tucker, who died 
May 21, 2005, while serving his country in Afghanistan; and
	WHEREAS, Steven was assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade 
based at Camp Ederle in Vicenza, Italy; he was deployed to 
Afghanistan with the Combined Joint Task Force-76, whose mission 
objectives were to establish security, defeat Al-Qaida and 
Taliban forces, and deter reemergence of terrorism; he was fatally
wounded when his Humvee struck an antitank mine; and
	WHEREAS, Steven demonstrated exceptional courage and 
devotion to duty, fighting on behalf of our country in a foreign 
land during a time of extreme danger; he was promoted to the rank 
of corporal after his death; and
	WHEREAS, Steven Tucker was born January 6, 1986, in 
Victoria and moved with his family to Grapevine when he was five; 
after graduating from Colleyville Heritage High School in 2004, 
he enlisted in the military; and
	WHEREAS, Steven touched the lives of all who knew him with 
his kindness and genuine concern for others; a devoted son and 
brother, Steven 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 Steven C. Tucker:  his mother, Rowena Tucker; 
his father, Charles R. Tucker, Jr.; his brothers, Michael Tucker, 
Jonathan Tucker Ali, and Justin Tucker; his sister, Katie DeRoche;
his stepfather, Greg Wooldridge; and his stepmother, Lisa Tucker;
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 Steven C. Tucker.
                                                                          Nelson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate