SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99
In Memory
of
Michael Nguyen
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Michael Cao-Truong Nguyen, who died
October 16, 2021, at the age of 21; and
WHEREAS, Michael Nguyen was born on December 16, 1999, in
Arlington, Texas; he attended Ellis Elementary School, Nichols
Junior High School, and Lamar High School, and he flourished
academically and was well-loved by friends and classmates; he was
among the top-12 students in his graduating class at Lamar High
School, where he was involved in a wide variety of activities
that included playing on the varsity basketball team and singing
in the choir; he was noted for his warm and welcoming smile and
for his sincere care and compassion for others; and
WHEREAS, Michael attended The University of Texas at
Arlington, and he looked forward to completing his degree and
graduating in December of 2021; he planned to pursue a career as a
physician assistant after college, and he was driven to achieve
his goals by his desire to help others and to create a positive
difference in the world; and
WHEREAS, He was deeply devoted to his Christian faith, and he
took joy in celebrating and sharing his spirituality through music;
he was a gifted singer and musician, and he sang and played the piano
as a member of two Christian worship bands; he served as a leader in
the Eucharistic Youth Group at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in
Arlington, and in 2021, he released a musical album titled "Found
Me," which serves as a testament to the fulfillment and spiritual
peace his faith provided him in his life; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Michael cherished time spent with his
family, and he shared a close bond with his immediate family and
with the members of his extended family; he was a source of
bountiful happiness and hope to his loved ones and friends, and
he filled the lives of those around him with laughter, light, and
music; his kind, generous, and joyful spirit leaves a worthy
example for others to follow, and his memory will be forever
treasured by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Michael Cao-Truong Nguyen;
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 Michael Nguyen.
Hancock, Whitmire
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Paxton Bettencourt Huffman Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Paxton
Birdwell Hughes Perry Birdwell Hughes Perry
Birdwell Hughes Perry
Blanco Johnson Powell Blanco Johnson Powell
Blanco Johnson Powell
Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
Campbell Lucio Seliger Campbell Lucio Seliger
Campbell Lucio Seliger
Creighton Menéndez Springer Creighton Menéndez Springer
Creighton Menéndez Springer
Eckhardt Miles Taylor Eckhardt Miles Taylor
Eckhardt Miles Taylor
Gutierrez Nelson West Gutierrez Nelson West
Gutierrez Nelson West
Hall Zaffirini Hall Zaffirini
Hall Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 18, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Huffman Paxton
Birdwell Hughes Perry
Blanco Johnson Powell
Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
Campbell Lucio Seliger
Creighton Menéndez Springer
Eckhardt Miles Taylor
Gutierrez Nelson West
Hall Zaffirini