SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1042
In Memory
of
Brian Keith Lundy, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian Keith
Lundy, Jr., who died September 9, 2011, at the age of 25; and
WHEREAS, Brian Lundy was born on July 29, 1986, at
Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin; at an early age, he exhibited
a love of animals, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to help
others; and
WHEREAS, After he graduated from Bowie High School in 2004,
he realized he wanted to serve his country, and he gave up a
college scholarship to join the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Brian Lundy completed his training as a
Hospital Corpsman and was stationed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan;
seeking greater challenges, he applied for and successfully
completed Fleet Marine Force training and was assigned to the 2nd
Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, Camp Lejeune; he was
deployed to Afghanistan in July of 2011 in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom; and
WHEREAS, It was there that he found his true calling, and
he was honored to be able to use his medical training to assist
Americans and Afghans alike, in both the civilian and military
populations; and
WHEREAS, In so doing, this remarkable young man made the
ultimate sacrifice; he was awarded a Purple Heart and was honored
with a National Service Defense Medal and other decorations; and
WHEREAS, Although Brian Lundy is no longer with us, his
extraordinary commitment to duty and his courage will forever be
remembered by his fellow service members and by his loving family
and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian Keith Lundy, Jr.; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
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 Brian Lundy, Jr.
Schwertner
Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez
Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez
Campbell Hancock Seliger Campbell Hancock Seliger
Campbell Hancock Seliger
Carona Hegar Taylor Carona Hegar Taylor
Carona Hegar Taylor
Davis Hinojosa Uresti Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Watson Duncan Lucio Watson
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson West Ellis Nelson West
Ellis Nelson West
Eltife Nichols Whitmire Eltife Nichols Whitmire
Eltife Nichols Whitmire
Estes Patrick Williams Estes Patrick Williams
Estes Patrick Williams
Fraser Paxton Zaffirini Fraser Paxton Zaffirini
Fraser Paxton Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez
Campbell Hancock Seliger
Carona Hegar Taylor
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson West
Eltife Nichols Whitmire
Estes Patrick Williams
Fraser Paxton Zaffirini