SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 886
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Corporal Ray Michael Bevel, who died
	April 21, 2007, at the age of 22 while serving his country in
	Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Corporal Bevel was a 2003 graduate of Andrews High
	School in Andrews, Texas; he enjoyed outdoor activities, such as
	playing golf, and he was a member of the First Baptist Church in
	Andrews; and
	WHEREAS, In the spirit of the American patriot,
	Corporal Bevel confronted the dangers, privations, and
	discomforts of war with steadfast resolve, making us as a nation
	truly proud; he was a member of Charlie Company of the 10th
	Mountain Division, based at Fort Drum; and
	WHEREAS, Corporal Bevel was committed to our nation's
	security, and he intended to make the United States Army his
	career; he was killed in Baghdad by an improvised explosive
	device while on patrol; and
	WHEREAS, Corporal Bevel was fulfilling his duties in Iraq
	with fortitude and unwavering determination; he was a brave man
	and a true American hero who took pride in his service on behalf
	of his country; and
	WHEREAS, He was a man of courage, strength, and quiet
	determination who was known for his ready sense of humor, his
	deep faith, and his compassion and ability to comfort others; and
	WHEREAS, Ray was devoted to his family, and he will long be
	remembered with affection and admiration for his generous spirit
	and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Ray Michael Bevel: his wife, Brooke Bevel;
	his mother, Christy Hobbs; his father and stepmother, Jerry and
	Lonna Bevel; his sister, Keisa Sparks; his brothers and
	sister-in-law, Jerry Don Bevel and Rusty and Brittany Smith; his
	grandmothers, Ruth Willis and Betty Hobbs; and his
	stepgrandparents, Jerry and Susan Hallmark; 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 Ray Michael Bevel.
	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 April 26, 2007, by a
	rising vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
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	Member, Texas Senate