TITLE: In memory of Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department.

SUMMARY: In memory of Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the tragic loss of Officer Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department, who passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 25; and WHEREAS, The son of Steve and Bonnie Lively, Sam Lively was born on November 23, 1999, in Dallas and grew up with the companionship of two brothers, Phillip and Benjamin; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Tyler, Officer Lively joined the Tyler Police Department on September 5, 2023, and he went on to distinguish himself in his duties until the time of his passing; and WHEREAS, Officer Lively attended Green Acres Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Lindale; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed pursuing his interests in music and photography, and he took great satisfaction in hiking, playing golf, working out, running marathons, and other physical activities; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Lively demonstrated an enduring commitment to serving others, and he provided valuable support to his fellow officers and to the members of his church congregations and the wider community; and WHEREAS, Sam Lively was a courageous and determined law enforcement officer who embodied the highest ideals of his profession, and he will forever be remembered with great admiration and affection by those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Sam Lively and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents, Steve and Bonnie Lively; to his brothers, Phillip Lively and his wife, Breanna, and Benjamin Lively and his wife, Alaina; to his nephew, Peter Lively; and to his other relatives, his many friends, and his brothers and sisters in blue; 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 Sam Lively. Alders Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1122 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House