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By: Orr H.R. No. 2077
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Each Memorial Day, we join in remembering the
sacrifices of the men and women who valiantly gave their lives in
defense of our nation, and one such individual, U.S. Army Staff
Sergeant Bryan Burgess, is among those to whom we owe a debt that
can never be repaid; and
WHEREAS, A native of Cleburne, Bryan Burgess was born on
April 23, 1981, and was a member of Granbury Street Church of
Christ; he played on the soccer, baseball, football, and track
teams and belonged to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while a
student at Cleburne High School; following his graduation in 1999,
he went on to study at Hill College, and he was a member of the Texas
State Guard; and
WHEREAS, Determined to serve his country, this courageous
young man began his military career in March 2003; over the course
of his eight years in uniform, he distinguished himself during two
tours of duty in Iraq; at the time of his death, he was completing
his first assignment in Afghanistan as a member of the 2nd
Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division (Air Assault); he was killed in combat in Kunar
Province on March 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The exemplary actions of Sergeant Burgess were
recognized with numerous commendations, including the Bronze Star
Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with three oak
leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf
cluster, and the Army Good Conduct Medal with double-knotted rope
clasp; and
WHEREAS, This caring husband and father was married to
Tiffany Burgess and took great pride in his two children, Makya and
Zander; in his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf, riding
motorcycles, and listening to the Beatles, and he took special
delight in eating at his favorite restaurant, Whataburger; and
WHEREAS, Through his unfailing devotion to duty, honor, and
this country, Sergeant Bryan Burgess upheld the highest ideals of
the United States Army, and those who were blessed to share in the
richness of his life will forever carry him close in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of U.S. Army Staff
Sergeant Bryan Burgess and extend sincere condolences to the
members of his family: to his wife, Tiffany Burgess; to his
children, Makya and Zander Burgess; to his mother and stepfather,
Linda and Randy Pearce; to his father and stepmother, Randy and
Elisabeth Burgess; to his sister, Brandi Burgess; to his
grandparents, Joy and Jimmy Medley, Doris and Chal Burgess, and
George Pearce; 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 Sergeant
Burgess.