H.R. No. 942
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Eric Wallace of the Bryan Fire Department
passed away in the line of duty on February 16, 2013, at the age of
36, bringing a great loss to the community and to his family, fellow
firefighters, and many friends; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 24, 1976, in Washington, D.C., Eric
Wallace was the son of Frank Glenn and Sheridan Lynne Loree Wallace;
he loved his work as a firefighter and paramedic in Bryan and served
with the department for 13 years; he was honored by the 100 Club in
2010 for his bravery in battling a blaze the previous year; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Wallace belonged to the International
Association of Firefighters Local No. 1203 and was a member of the
Marlin Lodge No. 152 A.F. & A.M., the Marlin Men's Civic
Association, and the First Baptist Church; he was an avid hunter as
well; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Lieutenant Wallace enjoyed
the love and support of his wife, Brandie Wallace, and he was the
devoted father of five children, Matthew, R. C., Barrett, Paige,
and Isabell; he coached his children's sports teams and took great
pleasure in his role as a family man; and
WHEREAS, Eric Wallace distinguished himself through his
remarkable courage and his dedication to duty; although his life
ended far too soon, he leaves behind a legacy that will be forever
treasured by those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lieutenant Eric
Wallace and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Brandie Wallace; to his sons, Matthew, R. C.,
and Barrett; to his daughters, Paige Solis and Isabell; to his
mother, Sheridan Major; to his brother, Steven Fullmer; to his
sister, Tiffany Silverthorne; to his grandmothers, Virginia Loree
and Virginia Marsh; 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 Lieutenant
Eric Wallace.
Kacal
Raney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 942 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 27, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House