88R24210 CW-D
By: Thimesch H.R. No. 1195
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt at the
loss of Lewisville firefighter and paramedic Landun Wayne Charles,
who died in the line of duty on December 31, 2021, at the age of 31;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on November 23, 1990, to Mike and
Lynda Charles, Mr. Charles grew up in Scurry, and he was a member of
the Class of 2009 at Scurry-Rosser High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles embarked on his career as a firefighter
and paramedic in College Station, and he served as a field training
officer for the city's fire department; he was also a paramedic with
the College Station Medical Center, a paramedic instructor for the
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, and the lead paramedic for
Texas A&M University Emergency Medical Services; and
WHEREAS, In September 2019, Mr. Charles joined the
Lewisville Fire Department, and at the time of his death, he was
serving as a firefighter, paramedic, field training officer, and
mentor; a dedicated public servant who went above and beyond in
behalf of his fellow citizens, he also worked as a CareFlite
paramedic, and he was a member of the Lewisville Professional
Firefighters Association Local No. 3606 of the International
Association of Fire Fighters; in his leisure time, he enjoyed such
activities as playing golf, hunting, and going to the shooting
range; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles shared a rewarding marriage with his
wife, the former Lauren Castleberry, and his legacy lives on with
their cherished son, Luke, who was born shortly after his father's
death; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Landun Charles
will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness,
humor, and compassion, and he will forever hold a treasured place in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Landun Wayne
Charles and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Lauren Charles; to his son, Luke Wayne Charles; to his
parents, Mike and Lynda Charles; to his brothers, Johnathan Charles
and his wife, Angela, and Marcus Charles, and his wife, Emily; to
his grandmother, Darlene Archer; and to all 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 Landun
Charles.