H.R. No. 2586
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately convey the heartache felt at
the loss of U.S. Army Corporal Zachary Ryan Endsley, who died on
July 23, 2007, at the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry
Regiment, Corporal Endsley was killed while bravely serving his
country in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, A former resident of Spring, he was known for his
mischievous sense of humor, and delighted in playing practical
jokes on his family and friends; in his free time, this talented
artist and musician enjoyed drawing and playing his guitar; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Endsley attended Oak Ridge High School,
where he was a member of the Air Force JROTC; he also volunteered
with the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager; after graduating in 2004,
he attended community college before fulfilling a longtime goal of
joining the military in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt to our nation's
servicemen and servicewomen, whose courageous 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, Zach Endsley inspired others with his determination and
courage; although his death has left a void in the lives of his
loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic young
man 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 Corporal Zachary Ryan
Endsley and extend deepest sympathy to his mother and stepfather,
Melinda and David Carroll; to his father, Terry Endsley; to his
brother, Aaron Endsley; to his stepsisters, Katie Petty and her
husband, Shawn, and Kimberly Worthington and her husband, Tyler;
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 Corporal
Zachary Ryan Endsley.
Eissler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2586 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House