SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 486
In Memory
of
Matthew Wayne Virgel
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Greenville in mourning the loss of Matthew Wayne
Virgel, who died March 15, 2009, at the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, Matthew was born August 14, 1986; he was a devout
Christian who dedicated his life to the God he loved; at the time
of his death, he was surrounded by family members and his devoted
fiance, Lauren Ragsdale; and
WHEREAS, Matthew was an exemplary young man who was
respected by his fellow worshippers and by the community for his
deep commitment to his faith and for his accomplishments; he was
a man of integrity and strength who faced his battle with cancer
courageously; and
WHEREAS, Matthew was an inspiration to those who knew him
and was beloved by his family and friends, and he leaves behind
memories that will be deeply treasured by all who were privileged
to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Matthew Wayne Virgel: his parents, Terry and Vicki
Virgel and Shaunda and Joe Knight; his brothers and sisters, Jodi
Virgel, Lynn Knight, Joey Knight, Lacey Kendall, and Brian
Virgel; his grandparents, Joann and Dean Harrison, Jackie and
Mary Boles, Pete and Patricia Virgel, and Bob and Jimmie Fulton;
and his great-grandparents, Imogene Boles, Homer Blevins, Doug
and Glenn Martin, and Martha Harrison; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of his 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 Matthew Virgel.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate