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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 442
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Bruce Anthony August Jr.
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	6	commemorates the life of Bruce Anthony August Jr., who died in
7	7	April of 2023, at the age of 37; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Bruce August Jr. was born in Galveston on October
9	9	15, 1985, to the late Bruce August Sr. and Kathy August;
10	10	determined from a young age, Bruce was a brilliant student with
11	11	high aspirations to work in education and public policy; he
12	12	earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from The
13	13	University of Texas at Dallas and earned a master's degree in
14	14	higher education administration from the University of North
15	15	Texas; and
16	16	WHEREAS, Bruce was a natural leader and a trusted mentor to
17	17	many; he dedicated himself to creating brighter futures for young
18	18	scholars at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he had
19	19	served as the director of the Multicultural Center since 2010 and
20	20	where he was a doctoral student in public affairs; and
21	21	WHEREAS, As the founding president of the Black Faculty and
22	22	Staff Alliance at The University of Texas at Dallas, Bruce
23	23	encouraged students to pursue knowledge and to seek
24	24	opportunities for their intellectual and personal development;
25	25	he served as the campus advisor to the Tau Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi
26	26	Alpha Fraternity, and he was an active member of the Xi Tau Lambda
27	27	Chapter of North Dallas; and
28	28	WHEREAS, An inspiration to his colleagues, innumerable
29	29	students, and his many friends, Bruce served the Texas
30	30	Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education as director,
31	31	board member, state conference cochair, and technology expert; a
32	32	man of strong spiritual faith, Bruce attended One Community
33	33	Church in Lewisville, where he was a loyal member of the
34	34	congregation; and
35	35	WHEREAS, Bruce was an outstanding mentor, educator, and
36	36	friend and a source of light in the lives of those around him; he
37	37	made a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others,
38	38	and his passion, courage, and wisdom will not be forgotten; he
39	39	leaves behind memories that will be forever cherished by his many
40	40	loved ones and by all who were privileged to share in his life;
41	41	now, therefore, be it
42	42	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
43	43	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
44	44	family of Bruce Anthony August Jr.; and, be it further
45	45	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
46	46	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
47	47	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
48	48	memory of Bruce August Jr.
49	49	West
50	50	________________________________
51	51	President of the Senate
52	52	I hereby certify that the
53	53	above Resolution was adopted by
54	54	the Senate on April 18, 2023, by a
55	55	rising vote.
56	56	________________________________
57	57	Secretary of the Senate
58	58	________________________________
59	59	Member, Texas Senate