SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 139

In Memory

of

Bradley Samuel Dibrell

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Bradley Samuel Dibrell, who died June 20, 2011, at the age of 22; and

WHEREAS, Bradley Samuel Dibrell was an exemplary young man whose charisma, warmth, and generosity were an inspiration to all who were privileged to share in his life; and

WHEREAS, Sam Dibrell was born June 23, 1988; he was a graduate of Alamo Heights High School, where he was a star wide receiver on the school's 2006 state championship football team; he went on to play football at the University of North Texas and was scheduled to graduate with a degree in communications; and

WHEREAS, Sam considered life to be a grand adventure, and his positive outlook affected those around him; and

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, He was a loving and devoted son, brother, and grandson; he will be deeply missed by his family and countless friends, but he will live on in their hearts and minds; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Bradley Samuel Dibrell: his parents, Sandy and Brad Dibrell; his sister, Hannah Dibrell; his grandparents and great-grandparents; and the many other beloved members of his extended family; 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 Bradley Samuel Dibrell.

Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate