SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1098
	In Memory
	of
	Remarcus Larry West
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Dallas and Texans across the state in paying tribute
	to the life of Remarcus Larry West, who died December 26, 2011, at
	the age of 33; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Houston on October 3, 1978, Remarcus West
	spent his childhood years in Dallas, where he attended Good
	Street Baptist Church and became a devout Christian at a young
	age; and
	WHEREAS, Remarcus graduated from Duncanville High School
	in 1997 and went on to pursue his studies at the University of
	North Texas and at Prairie View A&M University; he was employed
	for a time at Southwest Airlines, and he took pleasure in his work
	and was well-liked by his co-workers, who enjoyed his cheerful
	nature and his sense of humor; and
	WHEREAS, Remarcus dreamed of furthering his education by
	studying photography in New York, but he battled a longtime
	illness that prevented him from achieving his goal; he
	nevertheless took time to shadow several well-known
	photographers as a means of pursuing his interest and cultivating
	his own talent; and
	WHEREAS, Remarcus was beloved by his peers and admired for
	his talent as a coalition builder who had the ability to bring
	people together regardless of their differences; he was also
	noted for his strength and optimism, and his steadfast courage in
	the face of his illness was inspirational to all who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, In spite of the challenges in his life, Remarcus
	remained undaunted; he was an adventurous, free-spirited man who
	was quick to laugh, was a bit of a daredevil, and loved to travel;
	he was also a warm, caring, kindhearted person who was devoted to
	his parents, siblings, and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Remarcus West lived his life to the fullest and
	never gave up hope; an extraordinarily brave person with high
	standards and a generous spirit, he will long be remembered with
	affection and appreciation by all who were privileged to know
	him; and
	WHEREAS, In memory of Remarcus West, the Remarcus L. West
	Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established at the University
	of North Texas at Dallas; the scholarship is intended to help
	students surmount their own obstacles and attain their dreams and
	educational goals, and it will serve in the years to come as a
	reminder to all of the exemplary life of Remarcus L. West; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to our bereaved
	colleague, Senator Royce West, and the entire family of Remarcus
	Larry West; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
	Texas Senate, and that when the Senate of the 83rd Legislature
	adjourns sine die this day, it do so in memory of Remarcus West.
	Nelson, Whitmire
	Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez
	Campbell Hancock Schwertner
	Carona Hegar Seliger
	Davis Hinojosa Taylor
	Deuell Huffman Uresti
	Duncan Lucio Van de Putte
	Ellis Nichols Watson
	Eltife Patrick West
	Estes Paxton 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 27, 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