89R2607 BK-D By: Raymond H.R. No. 17 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Corey D. Comperatore of Sarver, Pennsylvania, was tragically killed on July 13, 2024, at the age of 50, during an assassination attempt on the life of former president Donald Trump, and his death has brought an unimaginable loss to the many people who loved and cherished him; and WHEREAS, Born on June 16, 1974, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, to Karen Bird and Carl L. Comperatore, Corey Comperatore grew up with the companionship of two sisters, Kelly and Dawn, and a stepbrother, Steven Warheit; after graduating from Freeport High School in 1992, he served his country honorably in the United States Army Reserve for 10 years, and he enjoyed a successful civilian career as a project and tooling engineer at JSP; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Mr. Comperatore was a longtime member of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department, and he served as chief in the early 2000s; a man of strong faith, he was an active member of the congregation at Cabot Church in Cabot, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Comperatore was a loving and devoted husband and father; he shared a rewarding partnership with his wife, Helen, and he took immense pride in his two daughters, Allyson and Kaylee; his ability to inspire others extended beyond his immediate family, and he set a positive example through his kindness and unwavering courage; and WHEREAS, A pillar of strength to his loved ones and an admired member of his community, Corey Comperatore enriched the lives of innumerable people during his time on this earth, and he will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of those he left behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Corey D. Comperatore and extend deepest condolences 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Corey Comperatore.