SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167


In Memory

of

Eduardo Chavez


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Edinburg in mourning the loss of Texas Department of Public 
Safety Trooper Eduardo "Edward" Chavez, who died May 2, 2006, at the 
age of 30; and
	WHEREAS, Trooper Chavez had been with the Texas Department 
of Public Safety since 2003 and was stationed at the Palmview 
Office, a McAllen substation; he was formerly a deputy with the 
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department; he died in the line of duty 
while en route to help his brother, another state trooper, make 
an arrest; and
	WHEREAS, He was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and 
had lived in Edinburg most of his life; he was a graduate of 
Edinburg High School; and
	WHEREAS, Edward was a caring and dependable gentleman who 
loved his family and was expecting his first child; his death 
represents the sacrifices made by the members of the Texas 
Department of Public Safety and their families; the citizens of 
this state are grateful for his service and saddened by his loss; and
	WHEREAS, Edward was a devoted husband, son, 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 Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor the life of 
State Trooper Eduardo Chavez and extend sincere condolences to 
his bereaved family:  his wife, Iliana Chavez; his parents, 
Enrique and Isabel Chavez; his brothers, Enrique Chavez and 
German Chavez; his sister, Monica Chavez; and his grandparents, 
Enrique and Francisca Chavez and Odilia Lopez; 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 Eduardo Chavez.
                                                                        Hinojosa




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate