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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Luke Grumbles of Palestine, an extraordinary young |
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Texan who demonstrated inspiring courage and character in the face |
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of adversity, passed away on May 24, 2018, at the age of 10; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Palestine on July 31, 2007, Luke was blessed |
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with the love and affection of his parents, Dwayne and Cherie Wood |
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Grumbles, his brother, Jake, and a large extended family; a |
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fourth-grade student at Neches Elementary School, he was also a |
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cherished member of Palestine Grace Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Luke fought a fierce battle with acute myeloid |
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leukemia after he was diagnosed with the disease in September 2017, |
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and he bravely endured a treatment regimen that included several |
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intense rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant; when |
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word began to spread about this determined young man and his |
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struggle against cancer, he received an outpouring of support, |
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prayers, and encouragement from the Palestine community, which |
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rallied together to help allay his medical expenses and fund |
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several special trips for him and his family; and |
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WHEREAS, In his final months, Luke was able to go hunting, |
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fish for gar, ride in a four-wheeler, attend a Texas Rangers |
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baseball game, visit Disney World, and experience the wonders of |
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the outdoors at Beavers Bend State Park in Oklahoma; throughout his |
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treatment, he expressed a sincere interest in helping other |
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children who were staying at the hospital by doing small things to |
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make their days brighter, and this compassionate goal led to the |
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establishment of the LukeStrong Foundation, which is carrying on |
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his dream of promoting cancer research and lending much-needed |
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support to children who are fighting cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, Although his illness was a challenge that ultimately |
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proved insurmountable, his desire to bring hope to young patients |
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like himself made Luke Grumbles a hero in the eyes of all who were |
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fortunate enough to share in his journey, and he will forever hold a |
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treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Luke Grumbles and |
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extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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parents, Dwayne and Cherie Grumbles; to his brother, Jake Grumbles; |
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to his grandparents, Lalayne and Chuck Rich and Cheryl Wood; to his |
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great-grandmother, Marinelle Manor; to his great-aunts and -uncle, |
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Keith and Becky Tanner and Darla Cook; and to the many others who |
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mourn his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Luke |
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Grumbles. |