SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 442
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Bruce Anthony August Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Bruce Anthony August Jr., who died in
  April of 2023, at the age of 37; and
         WHEREAS, Bruce August Jr. was born in Galveston on October
  15, 1985, to the late Bruce August Sr. and Kathy August;
  determined from a young age, Bruce was a brilliant student with
  high aspirations to work in education and public policy; he
  earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from The
  University of Texas at Dallas and earned a master's degree in
  higher education administration from the University of North
  Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Bruce was a natural leader and a trusted mentor to
  many; he dedicated himself to creating brighter futures for young
  scholars at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he had
  served as the director of the Multicultural Center since 2010 and
  where he was a doctoral student in public affairs; and
         WHEREAS, As the founding president of the Black Faculty and
  Staff Alliance at The University of Texas at Dallas, Bruce
  encouraged students to pursue knowledge and to seek
  opportunities for their intellectual and personal development;
  he served as the campus advisor to the Tau Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi
  Alpha Fraternity, and he was an active member of the Xi Tau Lambda
  Chapter of North Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, An inspiration to his colleagues, innumerable
  students, and his many friends, Bruce served the Texas
  Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education as director,
  board member, state conference cochair, and technology expert; a
  man of strong spiritual faith, Bruce attended One Community
  Church in Lewisville, where he was a loyal member of the
  congregation; and
         WHEREAS, Bruce was an outstanding mentor, educator, and
  friend and a source of light in the lives of those around him; he
  made a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others,
  and his passion, courage, and wisdom will not be forgotten; he
  leaves behind memories that will be forever cherished by his many
  loved ones and by all who were privileged to share in his life;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Bruce Anthony August Jr.; 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 Bruce August Jr.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 18, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate