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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 396
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In Memory |
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of |
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Thomas Daniels |
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WHEREAS, The passing of Thomas Joseph Daniels of San Antonio |
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on April 4, 2020, at the age of 65, has brought a profound loss to |
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his family and to his many dear friends and colleagues; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on December 22, 1954, Tom Daniels earned a |
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degree in economics at The University of Texas at Austin; he |
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began his professional life selling insurance in San Antonio |
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before changing course and pursuing a career in the political |
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arena; a dedicated member of the Democratic Party, he served as a |
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campaign manager and consultant to a host of candidates for |
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public office, including three state representatives; he was |
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also an entrepreneur who owned and operated a successful family |
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business; and |
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WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Daniels enjoyed |
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gathering with family and friends, spending time at the coast, |
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and boating; an avid walker, he successfully completed a |
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two-week, 156-mile-long walk in support of ThriveWell Cancer |
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Foundation in 2019; after he passed away from pancreatic cancer, |
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the nonprofit partnered with his friends and family to organize a |
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tribute walk in his memory that raised money for patients |
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battling cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, Tom Daniels was an engaged member of his community |
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who was admired for his diligence, his wisdom, and his integrity, |
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and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those who were |
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fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Thomas Joseph |
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Daniels and extend heartfelt condolences to his family and |
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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 Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Tom Daniels. |
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Gutierrez |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 12, 2021, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |