80R8955 KOB-D

By: Smithee H.R. No. 736

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The family and friends of Texas State Trooper Matthew DeWayne Myrick of Hereford sustained an immeasurable loss with his untimely death on January 20, 2006, in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, A member of the Department of Public Safety since 2004, Trooper Myrick will long be remembered for his profound dedication to public service and his tireless efforts in behalf of his fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, Matt Myrick was born on June 8, 1969, in Clovis, New Mexico; he graduated from North Lamar High School in Paris, Texas, in 1987 and served with the U.S. Navy from 1989 until 1991; following his discharge, he earned two agriculture-related degrees at Texas Tech University, a bachelor of science in 1994 and a master of science in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Married to Christy Alison Butler since January 2, 1993, Matt Myrick was committed to his family and to his faith; a devout Christian and valued member of the Hereford Church of the Nazarene, he belonged to the church board, taught Sunday school, and sang bass on the praise and worship team; and

WHEREAS, This courageous Texan exemplified the highest standards of his profession, and those who loved him will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Texas State Trooper Matthew DeWayne Myrick and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Christy Myrick; to his children, Matilyn, Tate, Luke, and Embry; to his parents, Steve and Judy Myrick; to his sister, Amanda Myrick; to his grandmothers, Nola Myrick and Hazel Burford; and to his other relatives and 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 State Trooper Matthew DeWayne Myrick.