SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 473
In Memory
of
Tony LeStourgeon
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Anthony Wayne LeStourgeon of Bandera on March 25,
2022, at the age of 52; and
WHEREAS, The son of Cecil W. LeStourgeon and Annette Teich
LeStourgeon, Tony LeStourgeon was born in San Antonio on March 1,
1970, and he grew up in Bandera with the companionship of his
sisters, Connie, Lori, and Donna; he graduated from Medina High
School in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty,
Mr. LeStourgeon served in the U.S. Army for 11 years; after
completing his basic training, he became a light infantryman in
the 7th Infantry Division at Fort Ord, California; he went on to
attend the Jungle Operations Training Center at Fort Sherman,
Panama, and he served with the Alpha Gators and Rakkasans at Fort
Campbell, Kentucky; he completed tours in Korea and Saudi Arabia,
and he subsequently accepted a position as a recruiter in
Phoenix, Arizona; returning to the infantry field, he served with
the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, before
concluding his tenure with the military; his honors included an
Expert Infantry Badge as well as several Commendation Medals; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Mr. LeStourgeon joined his father in the
masonry industry in Bandera, and he worked on many buildings and
houses across the city and surrounding counties; he lived for a
time on the Oregon Coast before returning to Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. LeStourgeon took great pride in his sons,
Corey, Aaron, and Matthew, and his daughter, Delaney, and in
their youth, he served as a coach for their Little League and Flag
Football teams; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
welcoming into his family six grandchildren, Caliyah, Kennedy,
Jackson, Sawyer, Ira, and Jacob; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, a proud veteran, and an
engaged member of his community, Tony LeStourgeon will be
remembered with admiration and affection by all who were
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Anthony Wayne
LeStourgeon and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family and to his many 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 Tony LeStourgeon.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate