1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 353 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Keith George Ruiz 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Austin and law enforcement officers throughout the 1-8 state in mourning the tragic loss of Keith George Ruiz, who died 1-9 February 15, 2001, at the age of 36; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Senior Deputy Keith Ruiz was a 12-year veteran of 1-11 the Travis County Sheriff's Department and a member of the elite 1-12 SWAT team; he was killed in the line of duty while conducting a 1-13 drug raid; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This distinguished young man graduated from 1-15 Crockett High School and received his criminal justice degree 1-16 from Southwest Texas State University; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Keith was dedicated to his work in law enforcement 1-18 and was committed to making Travis County a safer place in which 1-19 to live, work, and raise families; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who distinguished himself 2-1 in his profession, Keith Ruiz was respected for his many 2-2 accomplishments and was beloved by his colleagues for his courage, 2-3 tenacity, and dependability; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Keith was also an avid sportsman who enjoyed sharing 2-5 his love of the outdoors with his sons; he served as their T-ball 2-6 and baseball coach for 10 years and often planned weekend outings 2-7 with his family; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, Keith 2-9 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 2-10 sense of humor will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Keith Ruiz lived his life to the fullest and was a 2-12 devoted husband, father, and son, and he leaves behind memories 2-13 that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, 2-14 therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-17 bereaved family of Keith George Ruiz: his loving wife, 2-18 Bernadette Ortiz Ruiz; his sons, Matthew Anthony, Alexander Jesse, 2-19 and Joshua Keith; his parents, George and Mary Ruiz; his sister, 2-20 Shirley Littleton; and his brother, Kenneth Ruiz; and, be it 2-21 further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-23 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-24 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 3-1 in memory of Keith Ruiz. 3-2 Barrientos 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 President of the Senate 3-5 I hereby certify that the above 3-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-7 on February 26, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Secretary of the Senate 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Member, Texas Senate