78S30615 MW-D

By:  Crabb                                                        H.R. No. 267



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Airman Joshua Salazar 
of Channelview were profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of 
this esteemed Texan on September 1, 2003, at the age of 19; and
	WHEREAS, Born on October 16, 1983, in Houston, Mr. Salazar 
graduated from Channelview High School, where he lettered in 
varsity baseball; a natural leader, he played an active role in his 
church youth group and earned the respect and admiration of his 
peers; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Salazar answered his country's call to duty and 
joined the United States Air Force as an airman; after completing 
technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, he 
was stationed at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina; and
	WHEREAS, Through his integrity, dedication, and enthusiasm 
for life, Mr. Salazar inspired the many individuals who were 
fortunate enough to have known him, and he will not soon be 
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Joshua Salazar and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his parents, Melissa Ogura and Enrique "Rick" Salazar; 
to his sister, Gina Marie Salazar; to his grandparents, Patricia 
Thomas and Milton Kenzo Ogura and Maria and Placido Salazar; to his 
girlfriend, Candice Hill; and to his other relatives and many 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Airman 
Joshua Salazar.