SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75
	In Memory
	of
	Troy Peterson Bacon II
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Troy Peterson Bacon II, who died on
	October 30, 2023, at the age 35; and
	WHEREAS, "Scoota B," as he was affectionately known, was
	born on June 27, 1988; the firstborn son of Troy Peterson Bacon I
	and Ramona Ross-Bacon, he was raised by loving example by his
	family and his church community, and he demonstrated a talent and a
	passion for singing beginning when he was just two years old; and
	WHEREAS, A gifted musical artist, he found great reward and
	enjoyment in performing with his band, The After Party, and he
	appeared in his last show with them on Saturday, October 21 in
	Houston; as always, he dedicated himself fully to his role as a
	performer and earned the admiration and appreciation of his
	audience, despite experiencing the effects of his illness with
	Lupus, for which he was hospitalized several days later; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with a strong and determined spirit, he
	faced his illness with courage and perseverance, and he placed a
	high priority on fulfilling his commitments and on living each
	day to the fullest; he was passionate about encouraging other
	young people affected by the disease to fulfill their educational
	goals, and the Troy P. Scoota B. Bacon II Lupus Scholarship Fund
	was established in support of this mission; and
	WHEREAS, Scoota B was a devoted son and was dearly
	cherished by his family members and countless friends; his
	resilience and positive outlook were a source of inspiration to
	others, and his creative and generous spirit made a lasting
	impact in the lives of all who knew him; he leaves behind memories
	that will be forever treasured by his family and his many loved
	ones and by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Troy Peterson "Scoota B"
	Bacon II; 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 Troy Peterson Bacon II.
	West
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on December 5, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate