TITLE: In memory of Sam Fore Keach Jr.

SUMMARY: In memory of Sam Fore Keach Jr.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Sam Fore Keach Jr., who died May 23, 2017, at the age of 50; and WHEREAS, Sam Keach was born on January 1, 1967, in Edinburg, to Sam and Vicki Keach; he graduated from Robstown High School and Southwest Texas State University, and he was a proud Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, He married Kristy Champagne on July 17, 1993; the couple was blessed with two daughters, Katelyn and Kailey, who were a source of much pride and joy for him; and WHEREAS, He worked at Brooks Ranch as ranch manager and served as assistant chief of the Swinney Switch Volunteer Fire Department; he was active in a wide range of community organizations and served on the Live Oak County Fair Board and the George West Independent School District School Board; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Sam Fore Keach Jr.; 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 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sam Fore Keach Jr. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2017, by a rising vote.