SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 759

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Sean Michael DuBose, who died March 28, 2007, at the age of 23; and

WHEREAS, Sean DuBose was born in Arlington on February 13, 1984; he was a 2002 graduate of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen and a 2006 graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order; and

WHEREAS, He was an Eagle Scout, and he had been employed as a district scout executive with the Boy Scouts of America, serving volunteers and scouts; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church and he practiced his faith in his daily life; and

WHEREAS, A respected member of his community, he belonged to the Knights of Columbus, the OK Masonic Lodge 539, and the Hejaz Shrine Temple; and

WHEREAS, Sean was a kind, caring young man who enriched the lives of all who knew him with his love and compassion and his concern for others; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted son and grandson and a loyal friend, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sean Michael DuBose: his mother, Judith Ann Cushman DuBose; his grandparents, Charles and Betty DuBose; and his fiancée, Catherine Franklin; 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 Sean Michael DuBose. Lucio, Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate