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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The residents of Dumas lost a beloved coach, |
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educator, and role model with the untimely passing of Antonio Murga |
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on November 30, 2020, at the age of 46; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on June 28, 1974, in Juárez, Mexico, to Antonio |
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Murga Sr. and Maria Luisa Murga, Antonio Murga grew up with the |
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companionship of two brothers, Oscar and Pedro; when he was 10 years |
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old, he moved with his family to Dumas, and during his time as a |
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student at Dumas High School, he distinguished himself as a member |
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of the wrestling and football teams; following his graduation in |
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1993, he continued his studies and his football career at |
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University, earning a teaching degree; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Exhibiting an impeccable work ethic, Mr. Murga |
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coached football for a total of 22 years, helping to guide teams in |
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Oklahoma, Amarillo, Pampa, and Borger before joining the faculty of |
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his Dumas High alma mater; he served as an offensive line coach with |
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the Demons football team and also as a wrestling coach and teacher |
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at the school; always striving to impart life lessons and strong |
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values, he relished the opportunity to make a positive difference |
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in the lives of students; and |
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WHEREAS, Coach Murga's dedication to his players knew no |
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bounds; during his battle with cancer, he demonstrated tremendous |
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courage and resolve, and he remained committed to coaching and |
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being present for his team even while he was undergoing treatment; |
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his resilience and determination became a source of inspiration to |
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countless people, and his family has received an outpouring of |
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prayers and support from the Dumas community and beyond, testifying |
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to the influential role that Coach Murga continues to play in the |
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lives of others; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Murga was blessed |
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with the love and support of his wife, Alma, and he took immense |
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pride in his sons, Andrew and Aaron; he counted fishing among his |
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pastimes, but his greatest joy was cheering on his sons in their own |
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athletic endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, Coach Murga was a valued member of the Sunray Church |
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of Christ, and he lived his life as a servant to God, inspiring |
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those around him to do the same; despite the trials he endured, his |
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life serves as a model that, above all else, illustrates an |
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unwavering faith in God's plan; and |
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WHEREAS, Certain individuals leave their unmistakable mark |
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on the world as they move through it, and Antonio Murga's |
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contributions to his community will long resonate in the lives of |
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all who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Antonio Murga and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, |
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Alma Murga; to his sons, Andrew and Aaron Murga; to his father, |
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Antonio Murga Sr.; to his brothers, Oscar Murga and his wife, Lacey, |
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and Pedro Murga and his wife, Brandi; and to his other relatives and |
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many friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Antonio |
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Murga. |