SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 451
	In Memory
	of
	Chauncy Ryan Mays
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Staff Sergeant Chauncy Ryan Mays, who
	died February 28, 2011, at the age of 25, while serving his
	country in Afghanistan; and
	WHEREAS, Chauncy Mays was born December 7, 1985; he was a
	2004 graduate of Chapel Hill High School in Titus County; a
	member of the 705th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company
	stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, he was serving in Afghanistan
	in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 63rd Explosive
	Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 20th Support Command, based at
	Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; and
	WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Mays was a young man with a good
	heart and deep convictions whose unwavering resolve and selfless
	service embodied the highest ideals of the armed services; and
	WHEREAS, He was serving in a foreign country during a time
	of extreme danger when he made the ultimate sacrifice for his
	country; his service, his loyalty, and his sacrifice will not be
	forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, Chauncy Mays was a devoted husband, father, and
	son, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever
	by his family, his many friends, and all who were privileged to
	know this exemplary patriot; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Staff Sergeant
	Chauncy Ryan Mays and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved
	family: his wife, Kathryn; his daughters, Chesnee and Kiley; his
	father, Tommy Pierce Mays; and his mother, Allyson Dawn Rodgers;
	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 Chauncy Ryan Mays.
	Deuell
	Birdwell Hegar Seliger
	Carona Hinojosa Shapiro
	Davis Huffman Uresti
	Duncan Jackson Van de Putte
	Ellis Lucio Watson
	Eltife Nelson Wentworth
	Estes Nichols West
	Fraser Ogden Whitmire
	Gallegos Patrick Williams
	Harris Rodriguez 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 March 8, 2011, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate