1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 343 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 John Anthony Riojas 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of San Antonio in mourning the tragic loss of 1-8 John Anthony "Rocky" Riojas, who died February 3, 2001, at the 1-9 age of 37; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born and raised on San Antonio's Southeast Side, 1-11 Rocky Riojas attended Saint Gerard Catholic High School; he was a 1-12 talented athlete and was a Golden Gloves boxer while in his teens; 1-13 he graduated from the San Antonio Police Academy in 1989 and joined 1-14 the San Antonio Police Department, where he became a member of its 1-15 elite SWAT team; he was killed while serving in the line of duty; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Rocky Riojas was devoted to his work as a policeman 1-18 and was dedicated to making the streets of San Antonio a safer place 1-19 in which to live, work, and raise a family; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Rocky was respected in 1-21 the community for his many accomplishments and received numerous 2-1 accolades for his outstanding work as an officer in the police 2-2 department; and 2-3 WHEREAS, He was greatly admired by his fellow police 2-4 officers and was noted for his tenacity, his courage, and his 2-5 dependability; a man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-6 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-7 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Rocky Riojas lived his life to the fullest and was 2-9 a devoted husband, father, and son, and he leaves behind memories 2-10 that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, 2-11 therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-14 bereaved family of John Anthony Riojas: his wife, Sandra F. Riojas; 2-15 his daughter, Victoria Renee Riojas; his son, John Michael Riojas; 2-16 his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidoro D. Riojas, Jr.; his sisters and 2-17 brothers-in-law, JoAnn and Steve Felter, Julie Ann Riojas, and 2-18 Jolanda Sanchez and David Sanchez; his brother, Guy Riojas; and 2-19 his grandparents, Josephine Riojas and Adolph J. Trevino; and, be 2-20 it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-22 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-23 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-24 in memory of Rocky Riojas. 3-1 Van de Putte 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 President of the Senate 3-4 I hereby certify that the above 3-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-6 on February 26, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Secretary of the Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate