H.R. No. 45

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Jarin Thomas Cole of Killeen
	on August 2, 2023, at the age of 22, brought an incalculable loss to
	the family and friends of this beloved young man; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Darron and Tina Cole, Jarin Cole was born
	on May 23, 2001; a talented musician from a young age, he played
	multiple instruments, including the guitar, violin, and keyboard,
	and he was a skilled vocalist; he was a member of the orchestra and
	jazz band at Harker Heights High School, where he graduated in 2019,
	and he went on to play in the jazz band at Temple College until his
	graduation in 2021; at the time of his passing, he was a senior at
	the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts; and
	WHEREAS, Known as JC Stringz, Mr. Cole performed with a
	number of award-winning artists over the years, including the
	Peterson Brothers, SaulPaul, Damien Escobar, and Daniel D.;
	sustained by his deep faith, he was a member of the band at the
	Greater Vision Community Church during his youth, and he later
	played guitar at the Kingdom Empowerment Center while attending
	Berklee; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cole spearheaded a variety of community service
	initiatives, including visits to nursing homes and senior centers,
	fundraisers to support people in need, and holiday events for
	children in foster care; he also played an important role in
	supporting the Food Care Center; and
	WHEREAS, Although Jarin Cole is greatly missed, his loved
	ones will forever cherish their memories of his kindness, his
	exceptional musical ability, and his devotion to his faith and his
	community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Jarin Thomas Cole and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
	his family: to his parents, Darron and Tina Cole; to his
	grandparents, Oliver and Bernice Cole; to his uncles, Sammie
	"Juncle" DuBose Jr. and his wife, April, Dana Cole and his wife,
	Stella, Derrick Cole, and Darryl Cole and his wife, Joy; to his
	godparents; to his siblings; 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 Jarin Cole.
	Buckley
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 45 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House