SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473

In Memory

of

Tony LeStourgeon

WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Anthony Wayne LeStourgeon of Bandera on March 25, 2022, at the age of 52; and

WHEREAS, The son of Cecil W. LeStourgeon and Annette Teich LeStourgeon, Tony LeStourgeon was born in San Antonio on March 1, 1970, and he grew up in Bandera with the companionship of his sisters, Connie, Lori, and Donna; he graduated from Medina High School in 1988; and

WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. LeStourgeon served in the U.S. Army for 11 years; after completing his basic training, he became a light infantryman in the 7th Infantry Division at Fort Ord, California; he went on to attend the Jungle Operations Training Center at Fort Sherman, Panama, and he served with the Alpha Gators and Rakkasans at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; he completed tours in Korea and Saudi Arabia, and he subsequently accepted a position as a recruiter in Phoenix, Arizona; returning to the infantry field, he served with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, before concluding his tenure with the military; his honors included an Expert Infantry Badge as well as several Commendation Medals; and

WHEREAS, In 2001, Mr. LeStourgeon joined his father in the masonry industry in Bandera, and he worked on many buildings and houses across the city and surrounding counties; he lived for a time on the Oregon Coast before returning to Texas; and

WHEREAS, Mr. LeStourgeon took great pride in his sons, Corey, Aaron, and Matthew, and his daughter, Delaney, and in their youth, he served as a coach for their Little League and Flag Football teams; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family six grandchildren, Caliyah, Kennedy, Jackson, Sawyer, Ira, and Jacob; and

WHEREAS, A devoted family man, a proud veteran, and an engaged member of his community, Tony LeStourgeon will be remembered with admiration and affection by all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Anthony Wayne LeStourgeon and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family and to his many friends; 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 Tony LeStourgeon.

Flores

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2023, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate