85R13442 JCD-D
By: Dale H.C.R. No. 95
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Richard Machowicz of Pearland, who passed away on January 2,
2017, at the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, Born in Detroit, Michigan, "Mack" Machowicz grew up
in Florida, and after graduating from high school, he joined the
United States Navy and served as an operational SEAL for 10 years;
his military career included a deployment to Scotland, as well as
assignments in Bosnia, the Arctic, and South Texas; among his
numerous honors, this decorated veteran was awarded the Navy
Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the
Armed Forces Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machowicz studied various forms of martial arts
for more than two decades, and following his military service, he
created the Bukido Training System, which was designed to help
women defend themselves; he also started his own motivational
company, Not Dead Can't Quit, and in 2000, he wrote Unleash the
Warrior Within, a self-help book that teaches readers how to
achieve their goals; he later went on to work as a television host
for such programs as the Discovery Channel's Future Weapons, Spike
TV's Deadliest Warrior, and Triggers: Weapons That Changed the
World, which aired on the Discovery and Military Channels; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Machowicz enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Amanda, and together, the couple raised
their two beautiful daughters, Josephine and Valentina, in
Pearland; and
WHEREAS, Although Mr. Machowicz was diagnosed with stage IV
glioblastoma in August 2015, he continued to find ways to help
others; shortly before his death, he established the Texas Team
Foundation, which raises funds for glioblastoma research and
supports children who suffer from the disease; and
WHEREAS, Richard Machowicz led a life that was made rich
through meaningful service to his fellow citizens, and he leaves
behind a legacy of strength, determination, and kindness that will
continue to inspire all those who had the good fortune to know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Machowicz and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family and to his friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Legislature
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mack Machowicz.