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2003S1740-1 07/22/03


By:  Williams                                                   S.C.R. No. 5  



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Magnolia in mourning the tragic loss of Deputy 
Constable John David Garcia, who died on July 17, 2003, at the age 
of 33; and
	WHEREAS, John David was born to Eusebio Garcia and Gloria 
Cordova on July 25, 1969; he shared a loving marriage with Shannon 
Garcia, and his daughter, Patricia, was a source of much pride and 
joy; and
	WHEREAS, A police officer who loved his work and protected 
his community, David had served for four years as a Montgomery 
County deputy constable for Precinct 5 in Magnolia; he had 
previously served in Precinct 2 in Conroe; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, David was known for his 
kindness and compassion for others, and he was a friend to all who 
knew him; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, courage, and 
generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, David lived his faith in his 
daily life, and he placed his trust in God and his love for his 
family first; and
	WHEREAS, David lived his life to the fullest and was a devoted 
husband, father, and brother, and he leaves behind memories that 
will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of John David Garcia:  his wife, Shannon Garcia; his 
daughter, Patricia Liane Garcia; his father and stepmother, Eusebio 
and Janise Garcia; his mother, Gloria Cordova; his sisters and 
brother-in-law, Patricia and Oscar Vera, Angela Rene, and Katherine 
Marie; his brother, Michael Christopher Garcia; his grandparents, 
John and Lela Caballero; and his many other beloved relatives; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 
members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, 
it do so in memory of John David Garcia.