SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1096
In Memory
of
Amy McBrayer Young
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Amy McBrayer Young, who died on
September 20, 2008, at the age of 38; and
WHEREAS, Amy Young wanted to make a difference in the world
and make it a better place; during her too-short life, she did
just that; she approached everything she did with enthusiasm, an
insatiable curiosity, and an energetic spirit; and
WHEREAS, At the time of her death, she was a public policy
specialist for the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities,
where she was a learned student of public policy and a tireless
advocate for people with disabilities; she previously worked for
the Senate Research Center and the Texas Legislative Council; and
WHEREAS, Amy was born in Houston on November 9, 1969; she
earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from Austin College
in Sherman and a master's degree from the LBJ School of Public
Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, She gave generously of her time and energy as a
volunteer for SafePlace and the Texas Council for Family
Violence; she was an active member of Wildflower Church and
worked with Austin Interfaith; she enjoyed hiking, kayaking, and
traveling; and
WHEREAS, Amy was renowned for her loyalty, her charm, and
her passion for life, and she was admired and respected by all who
knew her; a devoted daughter, sister, and friend, she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Amy McBrayer Young
and extend sincere condolences to her bereaved family; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day it do so in
memory of Amy McBrayer Young.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 31, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate