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1-SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75
2- In Memory
3- of
4- Troy Peterson Bacon II
1+2023S0538-1 12/04/23
2+ By: West S.R. No. 75
3+
4+
5+ SENATE RESOLUTION
56 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
67 commemorates the life of Troy Peterson Bacon II, who died on
78 October 30, 2023, at the age 35; and
89 WHEREAS, "Scoota B," as he was affectionately known, was
910 born on June 27, 1988; the firstborn son of Troy Peterson Bacon I
1011 and Ramona Ross-Bacon, he was raised by loving example by his
11- family and his church community, and he demonstrated a talent and a
12- passion for singing beginning when he was just two years old; and
13- WHEREAS, A gifted musical artist, he found great reward and
14- enjoyment in performing with his band, The After Party, and he
15- appeared in his last show with them on Saturday, October 21 in
12+ family and his church community, and he demonstrated a talent and
13+ a passion for singing beginning when he was just two years old;
14+ and
15+ WHEREAS, A gifted musical artist, he found great reward
16+ and enjoyment in performing with his band, The After Party, and
17+ he appeared in his last show with them on Saturday, October 21 in
1618 Houston; as always, he dedicated himself fully to his role as a
1719 performer and earned the admiration and appreciation of his
1820 audience, despite experiencing the effects of his illness with
1921 Lupus, for which he was hospitalized several days later; and
2022 WHEREAS, Blessed with a strong and determined spirit, he
2123 faced his illness with courage and perseverance, and he placed a
2224 high priority on fulfilling his commitments and on living each
2325 day to the fullest; he was passionate about encouraging other
2426 young people affected by the disease to fulfill their educational
2527 goals, and the Troy P. Scoota B. Bacon II Lupus Scholarship Fund
2628 was established in support of this mission; and
2729 WHEREAS, Scoota B was a devoted son and was dearly
2830 cherished by his family members and countless friends; his
2931 resilience and positive outlook were a source of inspiration to
3032 others, and his creative and generous spirit made a lasting
3133 impact in the lives of all who knew him; he leaves behind memories
3234 that will be forever treasured by his family and his many loved
3335 ones and by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
3436 therefore, be it
3537 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
3638 Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere
3739 condolences to the bereaved family of Troy Peterson "Scoota B"
3840 Bacon II; and, be it further
3941 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
4042 his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
4143 Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
4244 memory of Troy Peterson Bacon II.
43- West
44- ________________________________
45- President of the Senate
46- I hereby certify that the
47- above Resolution was adopted by
48- the Senate on December 5, 2023, by
49- a rising vote.
50- ________________________________
51- Secretary of the Senate
52- ________________________________
53- Member, Texas Senate