LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of United States Army
Private First Class Brian M. Wolverton, and paying tribute to his coura-
geous actions in Afghanistan

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to express sympathy
for the loss of a courageous soldier who sacrificed his life while serv-
ing in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is deeply moved to mourn the untimely
death of United States Army Private First Class Brian M. Wolverton, and
pay tribute to his courageous actions in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation member of the military, Private First
Class Brian Wolverton, 21, of Oak Park, California, died on August 20,
2009; he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment of the
3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The 2006 Oak Park High School graduate ran track, specializ-
ing in hurdles but also participating in relays and sprints; as a child,
he spent six years playing baseball in the Agoura Pony League, and while
he attended Moorpark College, he returned to Oak Park High School as an
assistant track coach; and
WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Brian Wolverton is survived by his moth-
er, Miriam, father, Christopher, brother Michael, and grandmother Silvia
Yin; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of United States Army Private First Class Brian
M. Wolverton, and pay tribute to his courageous actions in Afghanistan;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Private First Class Brian M. Wolverton.