82R5435 JEN-D
By: Schwertner H.R. No. 199
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the shock and deep
sorrow felt by the people of Texas and the entire nation at the news
of the tragic events at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Among the 13 individuals whose lives were
senselessly lost on that day was Michael Grant Cahill of Cameron;
with an exemplary record of duty in support of this nation's
soldiers, Mr. Cahill served for 23 years with the Army National
Guard and dedicated his life to healing others as a physician
assistant; and
WHEREAS, After assisting rural health care programs and
teaching as an adjunct professor at Baylor University, Mr. Cahill
joined the staff at Fort Hood in 2002; he was passionate about his
work, driving more than 100 miles round-trip each day to treat
patients at the Soldier Readiness Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cahill was also a devoted family man who
cherished his wife, Joleen, his three children, Keely, Kerry, and
James, and his young grandson; an avid reader as well, he possessed
a love of learning, and his breadth of knowledge was known and
admired by many; and
WHEREAS, Although time cannot assuage the heartbreak of a
remarkable life cut short, neither can it diminish the brilliance
of that life, and memories of Michael Cahill will forever shine
brightly for all those fortunate enough to have known him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael Grant Cahill
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Joleen Cahill; to his children, Keely Vanacker, Kerry Cahill,
and James Cahill; to his grandson; and to his other relatives and
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 Michael
Grant Cahill.