84R6561 BK-D
By: Farney H.R. No. 1534
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Michael Quinton Calvin, who
passed away on January 11, 2015, at the age of 37; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 16, 1977, Michael Calvin was the
son of Willie and Elvira Calvin and grew up with the companionship
of his brother, Christopher; during his years at Thorndale High
School, he was a member of the track and basketball teams and helped
the Bulldogs become state champions in football; answering his
nation's call to duty, this brave Texan joined the Marine Corps in
March 1999, beginning a distinguished military career that spanned
more than 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Calvin served two tours of duty in Iraq,
during which time he impressed his superiors with his exceptional
work ethic and his determination to complete every task to the best
of his ability; he was assigned as a communications chief for an
entire tank company and as a battalion communications platoon
sergeant, and his exemplary service earned him the Navy and Marine
Corps Commendation Medal along with numerous other service honors;
and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Sergeant Calvin
cherished the time he spent with his wife, Amanda, and his two
daughters, Megan and Maysa, and he loved to talk about them during
those times when his duties took him away from home; he was a
passionate fan of The University of Texas sports teams, and
although he left the Lone Star State to settle in Richlands, North
Carolina, he seldom missed a chance to root for the Longhorns on
game days; and
WHEREAS, While his years on this earth were far too few,
Michael Calvin nevertheless achieved a life that was rich in
family, friends, and meaningful accomplishments, and his valiant
service to his fellow citizens and the joy that he shared with
others will never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Staff Sergeant
Michael Quinton Calvin and extend heartfelt condolences to the
members of his family: to his wife, Amanda Calvin; to his daughters,
Megan and Maysa Calvin; to his parents, Willie and Elvira Calvin; to
his brother, Christopher Calvin; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
Calvin.