85R7196 BK-D
By: Bailes H.R. No. 134
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 2
Lucas Maurice Lowe of Hardin suffered an immeasurable loss with the
death of this courageous young Texan on December 28, 2016, at the
age of 33, while serving his country in the Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, The beloved son of James Lowe Jr. and Melissa Myers,
Lucas Lowe was born on June 21, 1983, in Beaumont; he enlisted in
the United States Army in 2004 and was first deployed to Afghanistan
with the 82nd Airborne Division for 11 months before being deployed
to Iraq for another 14 months; he went on to attend Warrant Officer
Candidate School in Fort Rucker, Alabama, where he also received
training at flight school to become an AH-64 Apache attack
helicopter pilot; at the time of his death, he was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, 36th Infantry Division of
the Texas Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Lowe enjoyed a rewarding
home life with his wife, Kami, and children, Clayton, Lance, and
Alysen; in the field, he was a natural leader who shared a strong
bond of camaraderie with his fellow enlistees, and everywhere he
went, he always sought to lift the spirits of others and encourage
them to follow their dreams; his many joys in life included camping,
hunting, fishing, dancing, cooking, playing golf, and above all
else, spending time with his wife and children; and
WHEREAS, Lucas Lowe approached every day with a spirit of
optimism and good humor that brightened the world for everyone
around him, and he will forever hold a cherished place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Chief Warrant Officer
2 Lucas Maurice Lowe and extend deepest condolences to the members
of his family: to his wife, Kami M. Lowe; to his sons, Clayton Hanks
and Lance Lowe, and daughter, Alysen Lowe; to his mother, Melissa
Myers, and her husband, Ricky; to his father, James Lowe Jr., and
his wife, Cindy; to his stepfather, Robert Hanks II; and to his
other relatives and 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 Lucas Lowe.