H.C.R. No. 135

	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Specialist Kerry
	Michael George Danyluk suffered an immeasurable loss with the death
	of this exemplary soldier on April 15, 2014, at the age of 27; and
	WHEREAS, Born on November 1, 1986, in British Columbia,
	Canada, Kerry Danyluk was the son of Diane and Kenneth Danyluk; he
	moved with his family to Texas when he was eight years old and went
	on to graduate in 2004 from Yoakum High School, where he played on
	the varsity baseball team; after attending Victoria College, he
	returned to British Columbia; and
	WHEREAS, Fulfilling a lifelong goal, Mr. Danyluk enlisted in
	the army in October 2010, and he underwent basic training at Fort
	Benning, Georgia; he received further infantry and airborne
	training and was ultimately selected for the Ranger Assessment and
	Selection Program, which he completed with a "Top Shot" award; and
	WHEREAS, Specialist Danyluk was deployed to Afghanistan as a
	member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and following his first tour of
	duty, he became a scout sniper with the 10th Mountain Division 2-87
	Scout Unit; while on patrol in Logar Province on April 12, he was
	critically wounded by enemy forces using small-arms fire; he was
	flown to Landstuhl, Germany, for treatment and passed away a few
	days later, surrounded by his loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, During his brief but distinguished military career,
	Specialist Danyluk earned the respect of his fellow soldiers, and
	he was the recipient of many awards and commendations; he was
	treasured by all who knew him for his quiet strength, his love of
	adventure, and his wonderful sense of humor; and
	WHEREAS, Kerry Danyluk brought dedication, perseverance, and
	courage to his every endeavor, and although his death left a void in
	the lives of those who held him dear, they will forever find
	inspiration in their memories of this heroic young man; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Army Specialist Kerry Michael
	George Danyluk and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
	family: to his mother, Diane Danyluk; to his father, Kenneth
	Danyluk; to his sister, Kristine, and her husband, Richard; to his
	brother, Steve; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
	of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory
	of Kerry Danyluk.
	Morrison
	Straus González Otto
	Allen Guerra Paddie
	Alonzo Guillen Parker
	Alvarado Gutierrez Paul
	Anchia Harless Peña
	Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phelan
	Anderson of McLennan Herrero Phillips
	Ashby Howard Pickett
	Aycock Huberty Price
	Bell Hughes Raney
	Bernal Hunter Raymond
	Blanco Isaac Reynolds
	Bohac Israel Riddle
	Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rinaldi
	Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Bexar
	Burkett Keffer Rodriguez of Travis
	Burns Keough Romero, Jr.
	Burrows King of Hemphill Rose
	Button King of Parker Sanford
	Canales King of Taylor Schaefer
	Capriglione King of Uvalde Schofield
	Clardy Klick Schubert
	Coleman Koop Shaheen
	Collier Krause Sheets
	Cook Kuempel Sheffield
	Craddick Landgraf Simmons
	Crownover Larson Simpson
	Cyrier Laubenberg Smith
	Dale Leach Smithee
	Darby Longoria Spitzer
	Davis of Dallas Lozano Springer
	Davis of Harris Lucio III Stephenson
	Deshotel Márquez Stickland
	Dukes Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
	Dutton Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
	Elkins McClendon Tinderholt
	Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Collin
	Fallon Meyer Turner of Harris
	Farias Miles Turner of Tarrant
	Farney Miller of Comal VanDeaver
	Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Villalba
	Fletcher Minjarez Vo
	Flynn Moody Walle
	Frank Morrison White of Bell
	Frullo Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
	Galindo Murphy Workman
	Geren Murr Wray
	Giddings Naishtat Wu
	Goldman Nevárez Zedler
	Gonzales Oliveira Zerwas
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015.
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	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was adopted by the Senate on May
	30, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date
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	Governor