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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
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In Memory |
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of |
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Stephen Rice |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Stephen Rice, a |
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beloved resident who died July 16, 2017, at the age of 46; and |
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WHEREAS, Stephen Rice was born on August 11, 1970, in |
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Tyler, Texas; he attended Bullard High School, and he continued |
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his academic studies at Southwest Texas State University; and |
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WHEREAS, Stephen was a passionate advocate for equal |
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rights, and for nearly 25 years, he volunteered at a variety of |
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organizations serving LGBTQ citizens; he was the host of OutCast, |
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a weekly KOOP radio show on Austin's KUT 90.5 FM; the show gave |
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voice to the LGBTQ community, and he frequently spoke out against |
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discriminatory policies; and |
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WHEREAS, Stephen was known for his quick wit and |
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charismatic personality; he found great joy in simple pleasures, |
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such as enjoying his favorite drink, talking with strangers while |
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walking his dogs, or sharing a home-cooked meal with Mark Erwin, |
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his devoted husband of 22 years; and |
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WHEREAS, A tireless advocate and an admired public figure, |
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Stephen Rice inspired those who knew him by his compassion, his |
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political savvy, and his unfailing belief in equal treatment for |
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all citizens; he was a true Austin gentleman, and he will long be |
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remembered with respect and affection by all who were privileged |
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to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences |
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to the bereaved family of Stephen Rice; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Stephen Rice. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 26, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |