SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54

In Memory

of

Luke Carney Yepsen

WHEREAS, The family and friends of United States Marine Lance Corporal Luke Carney Yepsen of Kingwood suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of this valiant young man on December 14, 2006, at the age of 20; and

WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Yepsen was killed while bravely serving his country during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq; and

WHEREAS, A loving son and brother, Lance Corporal Yepsen graduated from Kingwood High School in 2004 and attended Texas A&M University before joining the Marines; large in stature and in kindness, he enjoyed cars, tae kwon do, and traveling and was proud to say that he had visited 20 countries in his 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to duty, honor, and this country, Luke Yepsen embodied the highest ideals of the armed services, and the memory of his love and friendship will be forever treasured by those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of United States Marine Lance Corporal Luke Carney Yepsen and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Sheila and Gary Yepsen; to his brother, Kyle Yepsen; to his fiancé, Sandra Brumen; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Luke Carney Yepsen. Williams

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate