H.C.R. No. 22
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the loss of
Michael Gilles Purgason of Arlington, who died on July 13, 2012, at
the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, Michael Purgason was born in Arlington on December
28, 1990, to Thomas and Michele Purgason; he attended Mansfield
Summit High School, where he served on the student council and
helped found the Republican Club; an excellent athlete, he played
baseball and basketball and managed the girls' volleyball team; he
graduated summa cum laude in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purgason went on to attend The University of
Texas at Austin, where he majored in English and biology;
passionate about volleyball, he was a mainstay of the UT Men's Club
Volleyball team, serving as president during the 2011-2012 school
year; he was also an enthusiastic supporter of the athletic
activities of his brother, Nicholas, and his sister, Ashley, and of
the Lady Longhorns volleyball team; and
WHEREAS, Following in the family tradition of his father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, Mr. Purgason sought a
career in medicine as a means to express his compassion for others
and his deep religious faith, and he had recently applied to medical
school with the intention of becoming a primary care physician; at
the time of his death, he was already conducting biomedical
research at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston;
and
WHEREAS, Known affectionately as "Purgy," this gifted and
charismatic young man was a devoted son, a loving brother, and a
fiercely loyal friend, and the memory of his generosity toward
others, keen intelligence, and joie de vivre will continue to
inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael Gilles Purgason and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
Thomas and Michele Purgason; to his brother, Nicholas Purgason; to
his sister, Ashley Purgason; to his grandmother, Doris Purgason;
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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Michael Gilles Purgason.
Zedler
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 22 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 22 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on March 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor