SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 441

In Memory

of

Brian Worley

WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of retired Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Brian Clint Worley on December 26, 2022, at the age of 54; and

WHEREAS, Brian Worley was born in Denton on March 11, 1968, to Fred and Sue Worley, and he grew up with four siblings, Hapi, Shane, Tyson, and Misty; he graduated in 1987 from Rains High School, where he was a star basketball, baseball, track, and football athlete and the recipient of All-District honors; and

WHEREAS, Following his completion of the Kilgore College Police Academy in 1991, Mr. Worley began his law enforcement career with the Mount Pleasant Police Department; he was honored with multiple commendations during his tenure, and he received a Life Saving Award, as well as the District Commander's Award; he also initiated the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, and he was involved with the Juvenile Gang Intervention Task Unit; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Worley subsequently graduated from the Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Training Academy, and he was first stationed in Cooper in 1996 and then in Sulphur Springs; highly respected, he was named Trooper of the Year in 1998, and he garnered the DPS Chief's Award for his actions that resulted in criminal arrests and drug seizures; additionally, he was commended by the FBI for his assistance in the apprehension of counterfeit currency; he retired from DPS in 2009; and

WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Worley was a loving and devoted father to his two treasured children, Emily and Caden; he also adored his dogs, Buster, Buddy, and Puppy, as well as his horses, Legacy and Jasper; he was a man of great faith, and he endeared himself to others with his warm and caring nature; and

WHEREAS, Although Brian Worley is deeply missed, memories of his kindness, his strength, and his dedication to his family and his fellow citizens remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brian Clint Worley and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter, Emily Diane Worley; to his son, Caden Matthew Worley; to the mother of his children, Kelly Worley; to his parents, Fred and Sue Worley; to his brothers, Shane Worley and Tyson Worley; to his sister, Misty Mattson; to his brother-in-law, Jay Mattson; to his sister-in-law, Jennifer Worley; to his nieces and nephews, Jacob Singleman, Trenton Worley, Ty Mattson, Kennedy Worley, Brooks Worley, and Cannon Worley; to his special friend, Keith Kenemore; and to all others who mourn his passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brian Worley.

Paxton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 19, 2023, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate