SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1098
In Memory
of
Remarcus Larry West
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas and Texans across the state in paying tribute
to the life of Remarcus Larry West, who died December 26, 2011, at
the age of 33; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on October 3, 1978, Remarcus West
spent his childhood years in Dallas, where he attended Good
Street Baptist Church and became a devout Christian at a young
age; and
WHEREAS, Remarcus graduated from Duncanville High School
in 1997 and went on to pursue his studies at the University of
North Texas and at Prairie View A&M University; he was employed
for a time at Southwest Airlines, and he took pleasure in his work
and was well-liked by his co-workers, who enjoyed his cheerful
nature and his sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, Remarcus dreamed of furthering his education by
studying photography in New York, but he battled a longtime
illness that prevented him from achieving his goal; he
nevertheless took time to shadow several well-known
photographers as a means of pursuing his interest and cultivating
his own talent; and
WHEREAS, Remarcus was beloved by his peers and admired for
his talent as a coalition builder who had the ability to bring
people together regardless of their differences; he was also
noted for his strength and optimism, and his steadfast courage in
the face of his illness was inspirational to all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, In spite of the challenges in his life, Remarcus
remained undaunted; he was an adventurous, free-spirited man who
was quick to laugh, was a bit of a daredevil, and loved to travel;
he was also a warm, caring, kindhearted person who was devoted to
his parents, siblings, and friends; and
WHEREAS, Remarcus West lived his life to the fullest and
never gave up hope; an extraordinarily brave person with high
standards and a generous spirit, he will long be remembered with
affection and appreciation by all who were privileged to know
him; and
WHEREAS, In memory of Remarcus West, the Remarcus L. West
Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established at the University
of North Texas at Dallas; the scholarship is intended to help
students surmount their own obstacles and attain their dreams and
educational goals, and it will serve in the years to come as a
reminder to all of the exemplary life of Remarcus L. West; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to our bereaved
colleague, Senator Royce West, and the entire family of Remarcus
Larry West; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate of the 83rd Legislature
adjourns sine die this day, it do so in memory of Remarcus West.
Nelson, Whitmire Nelson, Whitmire
Nelson, Whitmire
Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez
Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez
Campbell Hancock Schwertner Campbell Hancock Schwertner
Campbell Hancock Schwertner
Carona Hegar Seliger Carona Hegar Seliger
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Taylor Davis Hinojosa Taylor
Davis Hinojosa Taylor
Deuell Huffman Uresti Deuell Huffman Uresti
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Lucio Van de Putte Duncan Lucio Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Van de Putte
Ellis Nichols Watson Ellis Nichols Watson
Ellis Nichols Watson
Eltife Patrick West Eltife Patrick West
Eltife Patrick West
Estes Paxton Williams Estes Paxton Williams
Estes Paxton Williams
Fraser Zaffirini Fraser Zaffirini
Fraser 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 27, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Nelson, Whitmire
Birdwell Garcia Rodriguez
Campbell Hancock Schwertner
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Taylor
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Lucio Van de Putte
Ellis Nichols Watson
Eltife Patrick West
Estes Paxton Williams
Fraser Zaffirini