SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 600
In Memory
of
Ruben Estrella-Soto
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins
the citizens of El Paso in mourning the tragic loss of
Ruben Estrella-Soto, who died in March of 2003, at the
age of 18; and
WHEREAS, Ruben was the oldest of three children of
Amalia Estrella and Ruben Estrella, Sr.; he graduated from
Mountain View High School, where he was a member of the
football team; following high school graduation, he joined
the United States Army so that he could obtain an education
and pursue his dream of becoming an engineer; and
WHEREAS, He had been a private in the Army for seven
months and was assigned to the 507th Maintenance Company from
Fort Bliss; and
WHEREAS, Ruben Estrella-Soto lost his life while in the
service of his country when his company came under attack in
An Nasiriyah, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Ruben's friends recall him with warmth and
fondness as a teenager who enjoyed having a great time and who
loved to make people laugh; and
WHEREAS, Students at Ruben's alma mater have demonstrated
their respect for this patriotic and fine young man by paying
tribute to him on a hallway bulletin board that honors soldiers
serving in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, A brave soldier who lost his life while
fighting on behalf of his country and its ideals and mission,
Ruben Estrella-Soto was truly an American hero; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Ruben Estrella-Soto; 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 Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Private Ruben Estrella-Soto.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 10, 2003, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate