TITLE: In memory of Officer Brian David Sicknick of the U.S. Capitol Police.

SUMMARY: In memory of Officer Brian David Sicknick of the U.S. Capitol Police.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, People across the United States were deeply saddened by the tragic death of United States Capitol Police officer Brian David Sicknick, who lost his life on January 7, 2021, at the age of 42, from injuries he sustained while attempting to repel a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol; and WHEREAS, Officer Sicknick was one of a brave group of law enforcement officers who sought to hold back the rioters who stormed the Capitol on January 6 in their effort to disrupt the certification of electoral votes and the peaceful transition of executive power; through his heroic actions at the cost of his own life, he helped keep the legislators and staff who were occupying the building out of harm's way and prevented the shocking events of that day from escalating into an even greater tragedy; and WHEREAS, Born on July 30, 1978, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Brian David Sicknick was the son of Gladys and Charles Sicknick, and he grew up in South River with the companionship of two older brothers, Ken and Craig; after graduating from Middlesex County's Vocational & Technical High School in 1996, he enlisted in the New Jersey Air National Guard as a traditional drilling guardsman; he served as a fire team member and leader with the 108th Security Forces Squadron, 108th Wing, stationed in New Jersey, and he deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1999 and to Kyrgyzstan in 2003, before being honorably discharged; and WHEREAS, Officer Sicknick embraced his calling as a public servant and joined the U.S. Capitol Police in July 2008; he was assigned to the federal agency's mountain bike unit and tasked with patrolling the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Complex to ensure the safety of members of Congress, staff, and visitors; along the way, he resumed his education to further his career, obtaining a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix in 2013; and WHEREAS, Brian Sicknick embodied the highest ideals of his profession, and his heroism and sacrifice will forever be remembered by his fellow Americans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian David Sicknick and extend heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, and his colleagues; 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 Brian David Sicknick.