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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 311
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In Memory |
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of |
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Brookshire Pipes McVean |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Brookshire Pipes "Brooks" McVean, who |
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died February 2, 2021, at the age of 13; and |
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WHEREAS, A cheerful young man with a vibrant spirit, Brooks |
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McVean brought joy into the lives of his many friends and loved |
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ones through his easy laughter, his contagious smile, and his |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and |
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WHEREAS, Brooks McVean was born to Jon Jeffrey McVean and |
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Amanda Carter McVean on May 1, 2007, in San Antonio; he and his |
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parents and his older brother, Carter Houston McVean, moved to |
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Brenham in 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Brooks was an eighth-grade student at Brenham |
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Junior High School; he enjoyed participating in the Brenham |
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Maifest and Brenham Cub Football, and he was a member of the |
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National Junior Honor Society; he also enjoyed serving as an |
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acolyte at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Brooks loved music and could often be found |
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breaking out with a dance move; he had a passion for football and |
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was a die-hard fan of the Louisiana State University Tigers, and |
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he was ecstatic when the Tigers enjoyed a perfect 2019-2020 |
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season; he cherished time spent with family, and his delightful |
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sense of humor made family vacations and adventures all the more |
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memorable; and |
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WHEREAS, Brooks was a beloved member of the Brenham |
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community, and his courage in the face of his illness, Nephrotic |
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Syndrome, was an inspiration to others; he will be missed by |
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many, yet his unique spirit will remain alive in the hearts of all |
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who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Brookshire Pipes "Brooks" McVean; 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 Brooks McVean. |
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Kolkhorst |
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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 26, 2021, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |