81R7019 JKB-D

By: Creighton H.R. No. 510

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the untimely loss of Charles Andrew Bergfeld, Jr., of Conroe, who passed away on December 13, 2008, at the age of 23; and

WHEREAS, Charles Bergfeld, called "Chase" by his loved ones, was born on September 10, 1985, to Chuck and Debbie Bergfeld; he graduated from Conroe High School, where he played baseball and was captain of the football team; he went on to study construction science at Texas A&M University, and he was a valued member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity; and

WHEREAS, Blessed with a lively personality and irrepressible good humor, Chase Bergfeld was a delight to all who knew him; he was renowned for his compassion and sense of responsibility, and he exhibited his deep concern for others even on the final day of his life; and

WHEREAS, This brave and selfless Texan was honored on February 3, 2009, at Silver Taps, the Texas A&M memorial ceremony; and

WHEREAS, With his outgoing nature, Chase Bergfeld brought much happiness to those around him, and he set a powerful example in the way that he embraced life; although his time on this earth was far too brief, memories of time spent in the company of this beloved young man will be forever treasured by everyone who held him dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Andrew Bergfeld, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Chuck and Debbie Bergfeld; to his sister, Lauren Michelle Bergfeld; to his grandfathers, Ray McVeigh and Bill Bergfeld; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Chase Bergfeld.