SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 901
	In Memory
	of
	Brandon James Landrum
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of First Lieutenant Brandon James Landrum
	of the United States Army, who died in the line of duty on
	May 4, 2013, at the age of 26; and
	WHEREAS, This valiant soldier was deployed from Fort Bliss
	and had been serving in southern Afghanistan; he was assigned to
	the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
	Team, 1st Armored Division and served as reconnaissance platoon
	leader; his military honors include the Purple Heart, the Bronze
	Star, and the Army Commendation Medal; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 5, 1986, in Lawton, Oklahoma,
	Brandon James Landrum held a degree from Cameron University; he
	joined the army in 2005 and was deployed to Iraq in 2008; he was a
	graduate of the Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course and of the
	Airborne School; he arrived at Fort Bliss in January of 2012 and
	assumed leadership of the rifle platoon in Company A, 1st
	Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment; in September of 2012, he was
	selected to serve as the reconnaissance platoon leader; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary soldier was a true American hero;
	he was also a proud father who was devoted to his beloved wife and
	two beautiful children; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity and steadfast patriotism,
	First Lieutenant Landrum served his country with distinction and
	made the ultimate sacrifice; his heroism will long be remembered,
	and he leaves behind memories that will continue to be cherished
	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 First Lieutenant Brandon
	James Landrum; 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 First Lieutenant Brandon Landrum.
	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