H.R. No. 731
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Luke Grumbles of Palestine, an extraordinary young
Texan who demonstrated inspiring courage and character in the face
of adversity, passed away on May 24, 2018, at the age of 10; and
WHEREAS, Born in Palestine on July 31, 2007, Luke was blessed
with the love and affection of his parents, Dwayne and Cherie Wood
Grumbles, his brother, Jake, and a large extended family; a
fourth-grade student at Neches Elementary School, he was also a
cherished member of Palestine Grace Church; and
WHEREAS, Luke fought a fierce battle with acute myeloid
leukemia after he was diagnosed with the disease in September 2017,
and he bravely endured a treatment regimen that included several
intense rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant; when
word began to spread about this determined young man and his
struggle against cancer, he received an outpouring of support,
prayers, and encouragement from the Palestine community, which
rallied together to help allay his medical expenses and fund
several special trips for him and his family; and
WHEREAS, In his final months, Luke was able to go hunting,
fish for gar, ride in a four-wheeler, attend a Texas Rangers
baseball game, visit Disney World, and experience the wonders of
the outdoors at Beavers Bend State Park in Oklahoma; throughout his
treatment, he expressed a sincere interest in helping other
children who were staying at the hospital by doing small things to
make their days brighter, and this compassionate goal led to the
establishment of the LukeStrong Foundation, which is carrying on
his dream of promoting cancer research and lending much-needed
support to children who are fighting cancer; and
WHEREAS, Although his illness was a challenge that ultimately
proved insurmountable, his desire to bring hope to young patients
like himself made Luke Grumbles a hero in the eyes of all who were
fortunate enough to share in his journey, and he will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Luke Grumbles and
extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
parents, Dwayne and Cherie Grumbles; to his brother, Jake Grumbles;
to his grandparents, Lalayne and Chuck Rich and Cheryl Wood; to his
great-grandmother, Marinelle Manor; to his great-aunts and -uncle,
Keith and Becky Tanner and Darla Cook; and to the many others who
mourn his passing; 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 Luke
Grumbles.
Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 731 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House