81R30474 MG-D By: Strama H.R. No. 2441 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the untimely death of Anthony Wayne Sepeda of Pflugerville, who passed away on April 29, 2008, at the age of 18; and WHEREAS, The son of Jesse Sepeda and Elizabeth Soliz, Anthony Sepeda was born on February 1, 1990, the oldest of three children; he went on to attend Pflugerville High School, where he was a senior and an avid football player, and he helped his team reach the District 5A state championship game; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Sepeda enlisted in the United States Marine Corps shortly after his 18th birthday, and he was planning to depart for San Diego in July 2008 to commence his military service; highly regarded in his community, this fine young Texan impressed others with his patriotism, his strong work ethic, and his kind and generous nature; and WHEREAS, Although his life ended far too soon, Anthony Sepeda brought joy and laughter into the lives of all those who were fortunate enough to know him, and memories of him will forever be treasured 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 Anthony Wayne Sepeda and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his father, Jesse Sepeda; to his mother, Elizabeth Soliz; to his sisters, Ariel and Arianna Sepeda; 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 Anthony Wayne Sepeda.