SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 441
In Memory
of
Brian Worley
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
to a close with the passing of retired Texas Department of Public
Safety Trooper Brian Clint Worley on December 26, 2022, at the
age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Brian Worley was born in Denton on March 11, 1968,
to Fred and Sue Worley, and he grew up with four siblings, Hapi,
Shane, Tyson, and Misty; he graduated in 1987 from Rains High
School, where he was a star basketball, baseball, track, and
football athlete and the recipient of All-District honors; and
WHEREAS, Following his completion of the Kilgore College
Police Academy in 1991, Mr. Worley began his law enforcement
career with the Mount Pleasant Police Department; he was honored
with multiple commendations during his tenure, and he received a
Life Saving Award, as well as the District Commander's Award; he
also initiated the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, and he
was involved with the Juvenile Gang Intervention Task Unit; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Worley subsequently graduated from the Texas
Department of Public Safety Trooper Training Academy, and he was
first stationed in Cooper in 1996 and then in Sulphur Springs;
highly respected, he was named Trooper of the Year in 1998, and he
garnered the DPS Chief's Award for his actions that resulted in
criminal arrests and drug seizures; additionally, he was
commended by the FBI for his assistance in the apprehension of
counterfeit currency; he retired from DPS in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Worley was a loving and
devoted father to his two treasured children, Emily and Caden; he
also adored his dogs, Buster, Buddy, and Puppy, as well as his
horses, Legacy and Jasper; he was a man of great faith, and he
endeared himself to others with his warm and caring nature; and
WHEREAS, Although Brian Worley is deeply missed, memories
of his kindness, his strength, and his dedication to his family
and his fellow citizens remain to comfort and inspire those he
leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brian Clint
Worley and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his daughter, Emily Diane Worley; to his son, Caden
Matthew Worley; to the mother of his children, Kelly Worley; to
his parents, Fred and Sue Worley; to his brothers, Shane Worley
and Tyson Worley; to his sister, Misty Mattson; to his
brother-in-law, Jay Mattson; to his sister-in-law, Jennifer
Worley; to his nieces and nephews, Jacob Singleman, Trenton
Worley, Ty Mattson, Kennedy Worley, Brooks Worley, and Cannon
Worley; to his special friend, Keith Kenemore; and to all others
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Brian Worley.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate