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89(R) HR 1122 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1122
R E S O L U T I O N
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.
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Chief Clerk of the House