SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 442
In Memory
of
Bruce Anthony August Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Bruce Anthony August Jr., who died in
April of 2023, at the age of 37; and
WHEREAS, Bruce August Jr. was born in Galveston on October
15, 1985, to the late Bruce August Sr. and Kathy August;
determined from a young age, Bruce was a brilliant student with
high aspirations to work in education and public policy; he
earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from The
University of Texas at Dallas and earned a master's degree in
higher education administration from the University of North
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Bruce was a natural leader and a trusted mentor to
many; he dedicated himself to creating brighter futures for young
scholars at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he had
served as the director of the Multicultural Center since 2010 and
where he was a doctoral student in public affairs; and
WHEREAS, As the founding president of the Black Faculty and
Staff Alliance at The University of Texas at Dallas, Bruce
encouraged students to pursue knowledge and to seek
opportunities for their intellectual and personal development;
he served as the campus advisor to the Tau Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, and he was an active member of the Xi Tau Lambda
Chapter of North Dallas; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to his colleagues, innumerable
students, and his many friends, Bruce served the Texas
Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education as director,
board member, state conference cochair, and technology expert; a
man of strong spiritual faith, Bruce attended One Community
Church in Lewisville, where he was a loyal member of the
congregation; and
WHEREAS, Bruce was an outstanding mentor, educator, and
friend and a source of light in the lives of those around him; he
made a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others,
and his passion, courage, and wisdom will not be forgotten; he
leaves behind memories that will be forever cherished by his many
loved ones and by all who were privileged to share in his 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 Bruce Anthony August Jr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his 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 Bruce August Jr.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 18, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate