Bill Text: TX SR652 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Colton Wesley Rusk of Orange Grove.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-29 - Printed in full [SR652 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR652-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 652
In Memory
of
Colton Wesley Rusk
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Private First Class Colton Wesley Rusk,
who died December 6, 2010, at the age of 20 while serving his
country in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Colton Wesley Rusk was born September 23, 1990, in
Corpus Christi; he was a 2009 graduate of Orange Grove High
School, where he was elected by his fellow students as Mr. Orange
Grove High School and earned all-district honors in football and
baseball; and
WHEREAS, Colton fulfilled a longtime dream when he
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps; he was assigned to
the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I
Marine Expeditionary Force, as an improvised explosive device
dog handler; he and his dog, Eli, played a vital role in securing
the safety of his fellow Marines in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and
determination, he gave generously to others, and his radiant
smile and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not
be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, brother, and grandson, and
he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of Colton Wesley Rusk; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
Birdwell Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Huffman Uresti
Deuell Jackson Van de Putte
Duncan Lucio Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nichols West
Estes Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Patrick Williams
Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate