SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 448
In Memory
of
Landun Charles
WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt at the
loss of Lewisville firefighter and paramedic Landun Wayne
Charles, who died in the line of duty on December 31, 2021, at the
age of 31; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on November 23, 1990, to Mike and
Lynda Charles, Mr. Charles grew up in Scurry, and he was a member
of the Class of 2009 at Scurry-Rosser High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles embarked on his career as a
firefighter and paramedic in College Station, and he served as a
field training officer for the city's fire department; he was
also a paramedic with the College Station Medical Center, a
paramedic instructor for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension
Service, and the lead paramedic for Texas A&M University
Emergency Medical Services; and
WHEREAS, In September 2019, Mr. Charles joined the
Lewisville Fire Department, and at the time of his death, he was
serving as a firefighter, paramedic, field training officer, and
mentor; a dedicated public servant who went above and beyond in
behalf of his fellow citizens, he also worked as a CareFlite
paramedic, and he was a member of the Lewisville Professional
Firefighters Association Local No. 3606 of the International
Association of Fire Fighters; in his leisure time, he enjoyed
such activities as playing golf, hunting, and going to the
shooting range; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles shared a rewarding marriage with his
wife, the former Lauren Castleberry, and his legacy lives on with
their cherished son, Luke, who was born shortly after his
father's death; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Landun
Charles will remember the way he touched their lives with his
kindness, humor, and compassion, and he will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Landun Wayne
Charles and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:
to his wife, Lauren Charles; to his son, Luke Wayne Charles; to
his parents, Mike and Lynda Charles; to his brothers, Johnathan
Charles and his wife, Angela, and Marcus Charles, and his wife,
Emily; to his grandmother, Darlene Archer; and to all 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 Landun Charles.
Parker
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate