SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 363
In Memory
of
Bryan Kelting
WHEREAS, Family and friends have suffered an immeasurable
loss with the untimely passing of Bryan Taylor Kelting of Houston
on March 6, 2023, at the age of 31; and
WHEREAS, Bryan Kelting was born in Houston on February 26,
1992, to Deborah Kelting Fite and Mark Kelting, and his family
included his two brothers, Dylan and Blake; a skilled and
dedicated basketball player throughout his youth, he was a member
of advanced AAU teams and played in the AAU Basketball Nationals
in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2005; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Stratford High School,
Mr. Kelting attended Texas A&M University, where he was a member
of Sigma Chi Fraternity; he earned a bachelor's degree in
economics in 2014 and went on to enjoy a rewarding career as the
director of sales for group benefits with EMG Insurance
Brokerage; over the course of his exemplary seven-year tenure
with the company, he was responsible for successfully
structuring a group medical benefits department from the ground
up; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kelting shared a rewarding relationship with
his partner, Sarah Sgarbi, and the couple devoted themselves to
fostering dogs that required specialized and attentive care;
together, they worked with various shelters in an effort to give
animals a chance at recovery, life, and finding their forever
homes; and
WHEREAS, Although his journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Bryan Kelting touched the lives of everyone around him in
ways beyond measure with his compassion, empathy, and kindness,
and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Bryan Taylor
Kelting and extend profound condolences to the members of his
family: to his mother, Deborah Kelting Fite, and her husband,
Ralph H. Fite; to his father, Mark Steven Kelting; to his
brothers, Dylan Ray Leal and Blake Richard Kelting; to his loving
companion, Sarah Sgarbi; and to his other relatives and friends;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Bryan Kelting.
Bettencourt, Middleton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2023, 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