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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 961
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Peter John Courcy
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Frisco in mourning the loss of Specialist Peter John
  Courcy, who died at the age of 22 while serving his country in
  Afghanistan; and
         WHEREAS, Born at Fort Hood, Peter John Courcy was a
  graduate of Frisco High School; he was a member of the hockey and
  wrestling teams, where he displayed strength of spirit and a
  quiet authority born of the respect of his teammates; and
         WHEREAS, Following a stint playing amateur hockey, Peter
  fulfilled his longtime ambition and joined the United States
  Army, where he became a member of the 101st Airborne Division; and
         WHEREAS, A highly trained and esteemed soldier, Specialist
  Courcy fought bravely on behalf of his country; known for his
  positive outlook and his calm demeanor, he demonstrated
  unwavering resolve and selfless courage in the performance of his
  duties; and
         WHEREAS, Peter was devoted to his wife, Mara, and his
  infant son, Anthony, and he leaves behind memories that will be
  treasured forever by his family and countless friends; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Peter John Courcy; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  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 Peter John Courcy.
 
 
Nelson
 
 
Averitt Harris Shapiro
 
Carona Hegar Shapleigh
 
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
 
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
 
Duncan Jackson Watson
 
Ellis Lucio Wentworth
 
Eltife Nichols West
 
Estes Ogden Whitmire
 
Fraser Patrick Williams
 
Gallegos Seliger Zaffirini
 
 
  Dewhurst, President of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 20, 2009, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate