SR667 - In memory of Mack Carl Easley Sr. of Texarkana.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 667       In Memory   of   Mack Easley Sr.            WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed Vietnam War veteran drew   to a close with the passing of Mack Carl Easley Sr. of Texarkana   on March 2, 2025, at the age of 75; and          WHEREAS, Mack Easley was born on September 23, 1949, to   Winston and Thelma Easley, and he grew up in New Boston with the   companionship of a sister, Shirley; and          WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Easley   served with the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam; in   November 1968, he and his fellow soldiers were defending Army   Fire Support Base Rita near the Cambodia border when they came   under surprise attack by North Vietnamese troops; demonstrating   tremendous courage in the fierce battle that followed, he helped   the American forces defeat the enemy and was subsequently awarded   the Bronze Star and Silver Star Medals as well as two Purple   Hearts for being wounded in combat; after ending his 12-year   military tenure as a physician assistant, he worked until   retirement as a health administrator for the Federal Bureau of   Prisons; he went on to volunteer at the National Park Service   Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Easley enjoyed the love   and support of his wife, Bonnie; he was the devoted father of four   children, Rhonda, Melissa, Kathryn, and Mack, and he cherished   time spent with his five grandchildren; his interests included   traveling, photography, and exploring the outdoors; and          WHEREAS, While the death of Mack Easley brings great   sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy of   valor and service that will long be treasured by all those who   held him dear; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mack Carl Easley   Sr. and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his   family: to his wife, Bonnie Easley; to his children, Rhonda   Eernisse, Melissa Latham, Kathryn Omerso, and Mack Easley Jr.; to   his former spouse, Nancy Easley; to his grandchildren, Haiden   Latham, Rhyan Latham, Harrison Easley, Silas Omerso, and Darcy   Omerso; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Mack Easley.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate