TITLE: In memory of Garrett Cole Luce of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Garrett Cole Luce of Houston.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their memories of Garrett Cole Luce, who passed away on November 4, 2012, at the age of 19; and WHEREAS, Born in Houston on January 25, 1993, Garrett Luce was the only son of Joe and Janell Luce; he attended Second Baptist School and was active in numerous extracurricular pursuits, including scouting, piano lessons, summer camp, and the church choir; he also discovered a passion for baseball at an early age while playing for the Katy Freeway All-Stars; and WHEREAS, In middle school, Mr. Luce continued to hone his talents as a team member of the Houston Slam and had the pleasure of traveling to a game in Cooperstown, New York, where he hit the first of many home runs; a skilled basketball player as well, he helped to guide his school to a championship victory; proving himself a star both in the stadium and on stage, this impressive young man performed in the lead role of his school's production of High School Musical;and WHEREAS, Mr. Luce later advanced to the varsity baseball team, playing catcher and serving as team captain in his senior year; he continued to distinguish himself in myriad activities outside the classroom, participating in Texas Boys State and singing tenor in All-State Choir, in addition to applying himself diligently to his studies; he was named an AP Scholar and an Academic All-State Honoree, and he was selected as one of the Outstanding Seniors of the class of 2011; and WHEREAS, After graduating summa cum laude, Mr. Luce was recruited to play baseball at the College of Charleston in South Carolina; later transferring to Texas A&M University, he joined the honors program of its school of business and was a Kappa Alpha pledge; he devoted his summer to serving as a baseball coach and a counselor at a youth camp, where he felt honored to be able to provide spiritual mentorship to younger boys; and WHEREAS, Supported by a loving family and sustained by a deep faith, Garrett Luce had a kind and gentle nature and an infectious smile that endeared him to countless others; although the loss of such a promising young life brings immeasurable sorrow, those who were blessed to know him will always carry him close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Garrett Cole Luce and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, Joe and Janell Luce; to his grandparents, Dr. C. Reginal and Marian King and Anna V. Luce; to his nanny, Irlanda Reyes; and to his other relatives and many friends; 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 Garrett Luce. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1867 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 8, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House