81R25122 CBE-D
By: Heflin H.R. No. 2305
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant
Wesley Hunter suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of this
valiant soldier on September 18, 2008, at the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 3, 1979, in Plainview to Bill and
Kathy Hunter, Wesley Hunter enlisted in the army after graduating
from Lockney High School in 1998; he served three years with the
1/509 Infantry (Airborne) and later joined the Colorado National
Guard; returning to active duty in 2004, he was assigned to the 1/71
Cavalry, 10th Mountain Division, in Fort Drum, New York; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Hunter deployed to Iraq in August
2005, and on February 26, 2006, his vehicle was struck by an
explosive device; although seriously wounded himself and under
continued fire, he bravely attempted to rescue two fellow soldiers
and was later awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star for his
heroism; and
WHEREAS, A gifted artist, Staff Sergeant Hunter attended the
Art Institute of Colorado in Denver; moreover, he was an Eagle Scout
and an outdoors enthusiast, and he belonged to the Church of Christ;
he married the former Rayanne Weese on July 26, 2004, in Colorado,
and the couple were blessed with two children, Westlin and Tavie;
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; exemplifying the highest ideals
of the U.S. armed forces, Wesley Hunter inspired others with his
fortitude, tenacity, and courage; although his death has left a
void in the lives of his loved ones, they will forever carry their
memories of him 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 Staff Sergeant Wesley
Hunter and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Rayanne Hunter; to his children, Westlin and Tavie
Hunter; to his parents, Bill and Kathy Hunter; to his siblings,
Mandy and Jeff Hunter; to his niece, Anna Hernandez; and to his
other relatives and many 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 Wesley
Hunter.