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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 513
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In Memory |
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of |
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Jacob Alexander Graves |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Jacob Alexander "Jake" Graves, who died |
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April 12, 2018, at the age of 32; and |
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WHEREAS, Jake Graves was an exemplary citizen who was |
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respected and admired in his community for his service and his |
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many achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, He was born May 10, 1985, in Midland, to Mark and |
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Kim Graves; he graduated from the San Marcos Baptist Academy in |
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2003; and |
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WHEREAS, He served the nation with distinction in the |
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United States Army with the 1st Cavalry Division as an |
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infantryman and cannon crewmember in Iraq; his many awards and |
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commendations included the Army Commendation Medal and the |
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National Defense Service Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Jessica Graves, married |
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on November 1, 2014; the members of his large and loving extended |
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family were a source of much pride and joy for him; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and kindness, he gave |
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unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit and his enthusiasm |
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for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, son, and brother, and he |
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leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his |
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family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Jacob Alexander Graves; 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 Jake Graves. |
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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 April 1, 2019, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |