SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 670 In Memory of Lucas Lowe WHEREAS, The family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lucas Maurice Lowe of Hardin suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of this courageous young Texan on December 28, 2016, at the age of 33, while serving his country in the Army National Guard; and WHEREAS, The beloved son of James Lowe Jr. and Melissa Myers, Lucas Lowe was born on June 21, 1983, in Beaumont; he enlisted in the United States Army in 2004 and was first deployed to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division for 11 months before being deployed to Iraq for another 14 months; he went on to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School in Fort Rucker, Alabama, where he also received training at flight school to become an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter pilot; at the time of his death, he was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Lowe enjoyed a rewarding home life with his wife, Kami, and children, Clayton, Lance, and Alysen; in the field, he was a natural leader who shared a strong bond of camaraderie with his fellow enlistees, and everywhere he went, he always sought to lift the spirits of others and encourage them to follow their dreams; his many joys in life included camping, hunting, fishing, dancing, cooking, playing golf, and above all else, spending time with his wife and children; and WHEREAS, Lucas Lowe approached every day with a spirit of optimism and good humor that brightened the world for everyone around him, and he will forever hold a cherished place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lucas Maurice Lowe and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Kami M. Lowe; to his sons, Clayton Hanks and Lance Lowe, and daughter, Alysen Lowe; to his mother, Melissa Myers, and her husband, Ricky; to his father, James Lowe Jr., and his wife, Cindy; to his stepfather, Robert Hanks II; and to his other relatives and 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 Lucas Lowe. Middleton ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2023, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate