SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 898
	In Memory
	of
	Francis Gene Phillips IV
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of United States Army Staff Sergeant
	Francis Gene Phillips IV, who died in the line of duty on May 4,
	2013, at the age of 28, while serving the nation in
	Afghanistan; and
	WHEREAS, Francis Phillips was born August 18, 1984, in
	Oceanside, California; he enlisted in the military in 2004 and
	was deployed three times to Iraq and Afghanistan; after
	completing Ranger School in 2011, he was assigned to the 1st
	Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
	Armored Division, based at Fort Bliss, and he was selected as a
	team leader in the reconnaissance platoon; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Phillips was serving his fourth overseas
	combat deployment when he gave his last full measure of devotion
	in the service of his country; among the awards and commendations
	he received were the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Army
	Commendation Medal with Valor; and
	WHEREAS, A true American hero, Sergeant Phillips has
	joined the long line of brave men and women who have defended our
	nation's security, safety, and democratic ideals; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave
	unselfishly to others, and his devotion to duty and his
	enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
	forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, He was a loving husband and father, and he leaves
	behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
	many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of United States Army Staff Sergeant Francis Gene Phillips
	IV; 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 Staff Sergeant Francis Gene Phillips IV.
	Rodriguez, Van de Putte
	Birdwell Garcia Paxton
	Campbell Hancock Schwertner
	Carona Hegar Seliger
	Davis Hinojosa Taylor
	Deuell Huffman Uresti
	Duncan Lucio Watson
	Ellis Nelson West
	Eltife Nichols Whitmire
	Estes Patrick Williams
	Fraser 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 May 14, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate