2023S0104-2 02/07/23
By: Schwertner S.R. No. 150
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the remarkable life of Tammy Ruth Armbruster, who
died on December 31, 2022, at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, Tammy Armbruster was born on January 13, 1966, in
Belleville, Illinois; a capable and intelligent young woman,
Tammy graduated from Highland Park High School in Chicago and
went on to earn a degree in criminal justice from Savannah State
College; and
WHEREAS, While attending college in 1986, Tammy enlisted
in the United States Marine Corps Reserve; she served for five
years in the reserve before transferring to active duty and
serving two years in Okinawa, Japan, and after completing her
tour of duty, she was assigned to Twentynine Palms, California;
and
WHEREAS, While stationed in California, Tammy met Steve
Armbruster, and they were married soon after in 1995; the
following year, Tammy retired from her military career as a
decorated sergeant, and the couple settled in Austin; at the
conclusion of her military service, Tammy had received numerous
accolades, including a National Defense Medal, a Meritorious
Unit Commendation, and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, Tammy and Steve became active members of their
community in Austin, where they joined the congregation of House
of the Lord Fellowship Church; Tammy was devoted to serving her
church community, and she worked in the church's bookstore and
nursery and helped to lead its guardian program, children's
church, and Sunday classes; and
WHEREAS, Tammy and Steve were blessed with a son and a
daughter, who were a source of immeasurable pride and joy in
Tammy's life; she devoted herself to homeschooling her children,
and she became a trusted mentor other mothers in her community;
she volunteered her time to assist and supervise during public
elections, and she cofounded the Georgetown Vacation Liberty
School, a summer camp program designed to teach young people
about responsible citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Tammy was a source of inspiration to her friends
and family through her courage, grace, and unwavering faith; she
served her country with distinction and gave generously of her
time to help others; left to cherish her memory are her children,
Tara and William, her loving husband of 27 years, Steve, her
siblings, numerous extended family members, and countless others
who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Tammy Ruth Armbruster; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Tammy Ruth Armbruster.