SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 392
	In Memory
	of
	Matthew DeWayne Myrick
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
	of Hereford in mourning the loss of Matthew DeWayne Myrick, who
	died January 20, 2006, at the age of 36; and
	WHEREAS, Born June 8, 1969, Matt graduated from North Lamar
	High School in Paris, Texas, in 1987; he served his country in the
	United States Navy from 1989 until 1991; and
	WHEREAS, Matt married Christy Alison Butler on January 2, 1993,
	in Austin; he earned a bachelor's degree in science from
	Texas Tech University in 1994 and later returned to the university
	where he earned a master's degree in agriculture in 2000; and
	WHEREAS, Matt became a trooper for the Texas Department of
	Public Safety in 2004, finding a home and a career with others who
	shared his commitment to discipline and service; he died in the
	line of duty, and his dedication to the department will long be
	remembered by his colleagues; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Matt practiced his faith in
	his daily life; he belonged to the Hereford Church of the
	Nazarene, where he was a newly elected board member, prepared
	Sunday School lessons, and sang bass on the church's praise and
	worship team; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Matt
	gave generously of himself to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and
	valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Matt was a devoted husband and father, and he
	leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his
	family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Matthew DeWayne Myrick: his wife, Christy;
	his daughter, Matilyn; his sons, Tate, Luke, and Embry; his
	parents, Steve and Judy Myrick; his sister, Amanda Myrick; and
	his grandmothers, Nola Myrick and Hazel Burford; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the members of his family as an expression of profound sympathy
	from the Texas Senate.
	Seliger
	Averitt Harris Shapiro
	Brimer Hegar Shapleigh
	Carona Hinojosa Uresti
	Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
	Duncan Janek Watson
	Ellis Lucio Wentworth
	Eltife Nelson West
	Estes Nichols Whitmire
	Fraser Ogden Williams
	Gallegos Patrick Zaffirini
	Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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	President of the Senate
	I hereby certify that the
	above Resolution was adopted by
	the Senate on March 6, 2007, by a
	rising vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
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	Member, Texas Senate