SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 513
In Memory
of
Jacob Alexander Graves
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Jacob Alexander "Jake" Graves, who died
April 12, 2018, at the age of 32; and
WHEREAS, Jake Graves was an exemplary citizen who was
respected and admired in his community for his service and his
many achievements; and
WHEREAS, He was born May 10, 1985, in Midland, to Mark and
Kim Graves; he graduated from the San Marcos Baptist Academy in
2003; and
WHEREAS, He served the nation with distinction in the
United States Army with the 1st Cavalry Division as an
infantryman and cannon crewmember in Iraq; his many awards and
commendations included the Army Commendation Medal and the
National Defense Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Jessica Graves, married
on November 1, 2014; the members of his large and loving extended
family were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and kindness, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit and his enthusiasm
for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, son, and brother, and he
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jacob Alexander Graves; 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 Jake Graves.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate