81R33254 JNC-D
By: Veasey H.R. No. 2187
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the heartache felt
at the loss of U.S. Army Sergeant Dustin S. Wakeman of Fort Worth,
who died on August 4, 2007, at the age of 25; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, based out of Fort
Richardson, Alaska, Sergeant Wakeman was killed while bravely
serving his country in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Dustin Wakeman was a 2000 graduate of Everman High
School, where he was active in the band and in the drama, math, and
science clubs; he attended Tarrant County College and The
University of Texas at Arlington; trained as a medic, he was
considering a career in medical services; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to our nation's
servicemen and servicewomen, whose love for their country inspires
them to take up military service, and their dedicated efforts and
enormous sacrifices are deserving of their fellow citizens' deepest
respect and gratitude; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed
forces, Dustin Wakeman inspired others with his commitment,
leadership, and courage; although his death has left a void in the
lives of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this
heroic Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Dustin S.
Wakeman and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:
to his parents, David and Margaret Wakeman; to his brother, Zach
Wakeman; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
Dustin S. Wakeman.