Designating October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day for a 10-year period ending in 2037.

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90R4462 BK-F

By: Olcott
H.C.R. No. 12

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Charles James "Charlie" Kirk was born on October 14,

1993, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and was tragically

assassinated on September 10, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Though his life was cut short, Charlie Kirk became

one of the preeminent voices of a generation, inspiring millions of

young Americans to engage in civic discourse, champion conservative

principles, and reclaim the foundational values of faith, family,

liberty, limited government, and individual responsibility; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, at age 18, Mr. Kirk cofounded and became

the chief executive officer of Turning Point USA, which began as a

grassroots, shoestring campus effort and evolved into a

well-funded, highly effective national organization with several

affiliated groups, including Turning Point Action and TPUSA Faith;

and

WHEREAS, Through his work and tireless advocacy at Turning

Point USA, Mr. Kirk led a transformative movement on college

campuses and beyond, empowering students to defend free markets and

secure borders and to protect traditional family structures against

ideological overreach; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kirk became a widely known media figure around

the globe, hosting The Charlie Kirk Show on talk radio, appearing

regularly on conservative outlets, fostering an environment for

open dialogue on America's college campuses, and delivering

addresses at such major political conferences as the 2024

Republican National Convention and the 2022 Conservative Political

Action Conference; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kirk authored several books, including Campus

Battlefield in 2018, The MAGA Doctrine in 2020, and Right Wing

Revolution in 2024; and

WHEREAS, Among his admirers, Mr. Kirk earned a stellar

reputation for his skill as a debater and his steadfast focus on

campus activism, youth engagement, and faith-based organizing; and

WHEREAS, A vocal and unapologetic Christian, Mr. Kirk

embodied the Christian heritage that undergirds American

exceptionalism, publicly proclaiming his faith in Jesus Christ as a

guiding force in the pursuit of justice, moral clarity, and defense

of the unborn; and

WHEREAS, In serving as a tireless advocate for free speech,

Mr. Kirk fought against suppression by technology companies,

university indoctrination, and government overreach, thereby

helping preserve the First Amendment of the United States

Constitution and ensuring that dissenting voices, especially those

of the next generation, could flourish in the public square; and

WHEREAS, Through relentless persecution, cancellation

attempts, smears, and his ultimate assassination, Mr. Kirk became a

martyr for truth and liberty, enduring personal and professional

attacks with an unwavering resolve to expose corruption, challenge

prevailing narratives, and uphold objective reality in the face of

censorship and cultural decay; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kirk will be remembered for his many

contributions to his family, community, and nation and will be

deeply missed by all whose lives were touched by his presence; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk is survived by his beloved wife, Erika

Frantzve Kirk, his two treasured children, and a host of other

family members, friends, and loved ones; and

WHEREAS, In commemoration of Charlie Kirk's short but

impactful time on this earth, Texans are encouraged on October 14,

the date of his birth, to reflect on the principles he championed,

to participate in educational events promoting civic engagement,

and to honor his legacy as a martyr for truth and liberty; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 90th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section

391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect

until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally

passed by the legislature.