SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 901
In Memory
of
Brandon James Landrum
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of First Lieutenant Brandon James Landrum
of the United States Army, who died in the line of duty on
May 4, 2013, at the age of 26; and
WHEREAS, This valiant soldier was deployed from Fort Bliss
and had been serving in southern Afghanistan; he was assigned to
the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Armored Division and served as reconnaissance platoon
leader; his military honors include the Purple Heart, the Bronze
Star, and the Army Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 5, 1986, in Lawton, Oklahoma,
Brandon James Landrum held a degree from Cameron University; he
joined the army in 2005 and was deployed to Iraq in 2008; he was a
graduate of the Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course and of the
Airborne School; he arrived at Fort Bliss in January of 2012 and
assumed leadership of the rifle platoon in Company A, 1st
Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment; in September of 2012, he was
selected to serve as the reconnaissance platoon leader; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary soldier was a true American hero;
he was also a proud father who was devoted to his beloved wife and
two beautiful children; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity and steadfast patriotism,
First Lieutenant Landrum served his country with distinction and
made the ultimate sacrifice; his heroism will long be remembered,
and he leaves behind memories that will continue to be cherished
by his family and many 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 United States Army First Lieutenant Brandon
James Landrum; 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 First Lieutenant Brandon Landrum.
Rodriguez, Van de Putte
Birdwell Garcia Paxton Birdwell Garcia Paxton
Birdwell Garcia Paxton
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 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 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 14, 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
Birdwell Garcia Paxton
Campbell Hancock Schwertner
Carona Hegar Seliger
Davis Hinojosa Taylor
Deuell Huffman Uresti
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson West
Eltife Nichols Whitmire
Estes Patrick Williams
Fraser Zaffirini