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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Carlos David Ortiz, who died August 31, |
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2021, at the age of 64; and |
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WHEREAS, An esteemed Texan, David Ortiz was a dedicated |
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peace officer, and he inspired his friends, colleagues, and loved |
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ones through his generous spirit, his love of family, and his |
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devotion to his community; and |
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WHEREAS, David was born in Galveston on July 15, 1957; in |
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his younger years, he worked as a trucker, a mechanic, and a |
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firefighter, and in 1996, he began a career in law enforcement; |
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after working for several agencies, he was honored to serve as a |
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member of the Colorado County Sheriff's Office in Columbus, |
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Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, David was a loving husband to Olga Ortiz, and he |
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was blessed with three children, Vanessa, Abigail, and Donovan, |
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and with two stepchildren, Kris Rivera and Kristi Hahn; his |
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grandchildren, Ayden Ortiz, Cordae Crist, and Kenzie Hahn were a |
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source of great pride for him; and |
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WHEREAS, David Ortiz had a heart for public service, and he |
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was a cherished friend and mentor to many; he will long be |
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remembered with respect and admiration by all who were privileged |
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to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Carlos David Ortiz; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Carlos Ortiz. |