TITLE: In memory of Sage Aiden Pistocco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Sage Aiden Pistocco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Sage Aiden Pistocco, who died December 5, 2020, at the age of 24; and WHEREAS, Sage Pistocco was born on December 27, 1995, in Amarillo; he grew up in Canyon, and he was active in Scouting from a young age and earned the rank of Eagle Scout; he graduated in 2014 from Canyon High School, where he was a drum major and a member of the Jazz Band and the ASL Honor Society; and WHEREAS, He went on to earn a degree in wildlife biology from West Texas A&M University; he was a Second Amendment advocate, and he worked as a range safety officer at Take Aim in Amarillo, where he was a patient instructor and helped people earn their concealed carry permits; and WHEREAS, Sage was known for having a way with animals, and he was an avid outdoorsman who took great pleasure in spending time hunting, fishing, and honing his skills with guns and in archery; his talent as a sportsman was an asset to him, and he appeared as an actor in Revelation Road: The Black Rider,a 2014 Christianity-based movie that showcased his horsemanship; and WHEREAS, A young man of courage, loyalty, and integrity, he was a light in the lives of the many who loved him; he was a proud Texan and deeply devoted to his family, and his values were rooted in his strong Christian faith; his generous spirit and the joy he took in living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Sage Aiden Pistocco; 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 Sage Aiden Pistocco. Seliger President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 26, 2021, by a rising vote.