SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99
	In Memory
	of
	Michael Nguyen
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Michael Cao-Truong Nguyen, who died
	October 16, 2021, at the age of 21; and
	WHEREAS, Michael Nguyen was born on December 16, 1999, in
	Arlington, Texas; he attended Ellis Elementary School, Nichols
	Junior High School, and Lamar High School, and he flourished
	academically and was well-loved by friends and classmates; he was
	among the top-12 students in his graduating class at Lamar High
	School, where he was involved in a wide variety of activities
	that included playing on the varsity basketball team and singing
	in the choir; he was noted for his warm and welcoming smile and
	for his sincere care and compassion for others; and
	WHEREAS, Michael attended The University of Texas at
	Arlington, and he looked forward to completing his degree and
	graduating in December of 2021; he planned to pursue a career as a
	physician assistant after college, and he was driven to achieve
	his goals by his desire to help others and to create a positive
	difference in the world; and
	WHEREAS, He was deeply devoted to his Christian faith, and he
	took joy in celebrating and sharing his spirituality through music;
	he was a gifted singer and musician, and he sang and played the piano
	as a member of two Christian worship bands; he served as a leader in
	the Eucharistic Youth Group at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in
	Arlington, and in 2021, he released a musical album titled "Found
	Me," which serves as a testament to the fulfillment and spiritual
	peace his faith provided him in his life; and
	WHEREAS, Above all, Michael cherished time spent with his
	family, and he shared a close bond with his immediate family and
	with the members of his extended family; he was a source of
	bountiful happiness and hope to his loved ones and friends, and
	he filled the lives of those around him with laughter, light, and
	music; his kind, generous, and joyful spirit leaves a worthy
	example for others to follow, and his memory will be forever
	treasured by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Michael Cao-Truong Nguyen;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Michael Nguyen.
	Hancock, Whitmire
	Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
	Bettencourt Huffman Paxton
	Birdwell Hughes Perry
	Blanco Johnson Powell
	Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
	Campbell Lucio Seliger
	Creighton Menéndez Springer
	Eckhardt Miles Taylor
	Gutierrez Nelson West
	Hall Zaffirini
	Patrick, 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 October 18, 2021, 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