SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 311
In Memory
of
Brookshire Pipes McVean
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Brookshire Pipes "Brooks" McVean, who
died February 2, 2021, at the age of 13; and
WHEREAS, A cheerful young man with a vibrant spirit, Brooks
McVean brought joy into the lives of his many friends and loved
ones through his easy laughter, his contagious smile, and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, Brooks McVean was born to Jon Jeffrey McVean and
Amanda Carter McVean on May 1, 2007, in San Antonio; he and his
parents and his older brother, Carter Houston McVean, moved to
Brenham in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Brooks was an eighth-grade student at Brenham
Junior High School; he enjoyed participating in the Brenham
Maifest and Brenham Cub Football, and he was a member of the
National Junior Honor Society; he also enjoyed serving as an
acolyte at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, Brooks loved music and could often be found
breaking out with a dance move; he had a passion for football and
was a die-hard fan of the Louisiana State University Tigers, and
he was ecstatic when the Tigers enjoyed a perfect 2019-2020
season; he cherished time spent with family, and his delightful
sense of humor made family vacations and adventures all the more
memorable; and
WHEREAS, Brooks was a beloved member of the Brenham
community, and his courage in the face of his illness, Nephrotic
Syndrome, was an inspiration to others; he will be missed by
many, yet his unique spirit will remain alive in the hearts of all
who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Brookshire Pipes "Brooks" McVean; 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 Brooks McVean.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 26, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate