88S30791 TBO-D
By: Buckley H.R. No. 45
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Jarin Thomas Cole of Killeen
on August 2, 2023, at the age of 22, brought an incalculable loss to
the family and friends of this beloved young man; and
WHEREAS, The son of Darron and Tina Cole, Jarin Cole was born
on May 23, 2001; a talented musician from a young age, he played
multiple instruments, including the guitar, violin, and keyboard,
and he was a skilled vocalist; he was a member of the orchestra and
jazz band at Harker Heights High School, where he graduated in 2019,
and he went on to play in the jazz band at Temple College until his
graduation in 2021; at the time of his passing, he was a senior at
the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, Known as JC Stringz, Mr. Cole performed with a
number of award-winning artists over the years, including the
Peterson Brothers, SaulPaul, Damien Escobar, and Daniel D.;
sustained by his deep faith, he was a member of the band at the
Greater Vision Community Church during his youth, and he later
played guitar at the Kingdom Empowerment Center while attending
Berklee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cole spearheaded a variety of community service
initiatives, including visits to nursing homes and senior centers,
fundraisers to support people in need, and holiday events for
children in foster care; he also played an important role in
supporting the Food Care Center; and
WHEREAS, Although Jarin Cole is greatly missed, his loved
ones will forever cherish their memories of his kindness, his
exceptional musical ability, and his devotion to his faith and his
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Jarin Thomas Cole and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
his family: to his parents, Darron and Tina Cole; to his
grandparents, Oliver and Bernice Cole; to his uncles, Sammie
"Juncle" DuBose Jr. and his wife, April, Dana Cole and his wife,
Stella, Derrick Cole, and Darryl Cole and his wife, Joy; to his
godparents; to his siblings; and to his other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jarin Cole.